At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in their learning and development.
- Company: Anderson High School, a vibrant community-focused school in Shetland.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, paid holidays, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a beautiful location with great work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a passion for education; qualifications preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Advertisement Details
To assist in the management and education of children and young people with additional support needs (ASN)
A Learning Support Worker may be asked to work with any child or group of children, with severe and complex additional support needs, either within the department and/or within some mainstream classes. They may be asked to work alongside and with specific guidance from any teacher within a School. Work around an individual child may be based on an individualised education programme. This programme is followed by all staff working with the child / young person and may involve working with professionals and therapists e.g. Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Child Psychologist, etc.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
Anderson High School is a six year school, serving the Shetland community, with our associated primary schools of Bell’s Brae, Hamnavoe, Nesting, Scalloway, Sound, Tingwall and Whiteness. In addition, pupils from the small islands of Fair Isle and Foula attend the school for up to six years. The school also serves all pupils in Shetland for S5 and S6, except for those attending Brae High School. There are extensive transport arrangements into Lerwick, and Halls of Residence accommodation for those pupils unable to travel each day.
In August 2025, 975 pupils were enrolled at Anderson High School. The Head Teacher is Mr Robin Calder.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
www.shetland.gov.uk
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is G/H
- Please note that this job is not Career Graded. What this means is that a successful candidate would be employed as either a Qualified or Unqualified Learning Support Worker. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed to determine whether they meet the person specification criteria of the qualified or unqualified Learning Support Worker role. This would determine the salary/rate of pay, as well as what duties would be expected of the post holder during their employment. The Job Profile documents at the end of this advertisement describe the qualified and unqualified roles in more detail.
- Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
- 1 x Permanent part time post of 15.5hpw available
- Various Temporary part time posts for up to 49 hours available. Temporary contract for 12 months until 15th August 2027
- 39.00 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.
- Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update
- A relocation package does not apply to this post
- We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
- We are happy to talk flexible working
This post is based at Anderson High School, Lerwick, Shetland.
Information About Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
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