Learning Support Assistant - Cunningsburgh Primary School - SIC08310

Advertisement Details Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the Learning Support Assistant is expected to support the delivery of high quality primary education and learning which effectively meets the needs of children. 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 Assistant. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed to determine whether they meet the person specification criteria of the qualified or unqualified Learning Support Assistant 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. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Cunningsburgh Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Cunningsburgh. It provides education from Early Years up to P7 for children from Quarff, Fladdabister and Cunningsburgh in the South Mainland of Shetland. The school is managed by a Head Teacher. The structure of the school is an Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Dept with 4 Primary classes - P1/2, P3/4, P4/5 and P5/6/7. The current roll is 79 Primary pupils with a further 30 pupils registered in the ELC Dept. There are 2 part-time ASN teachers assisted by support staff, as required, to meet school demands. The current Acting Head Teacher is Mrs Fiona Johnson Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is D/E This post is not career graded. Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour Temporary Part Time post for 8.3 Hours per Week , 39 weeks per year plus 6.24 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays. Temporary contract for a period of approximately 12 months. This is for the duration of a period of maternity leave, and will terminate following the return to work or resignation of the postholder Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made This vacancy does not meet Home Office rules for UK visa sponsorship. Please only apply if you do not require UK visa sponsorship. A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Cunningsburgh Primary School, Cunningsburgh, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Fiona Johnson, Head Teacher - 01595807250 - fiona.johnson2@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . 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. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here

Location: Flanderstown, GB

Posted Date: 10/14/2025