Support Worker (Play) - Hamnavoe Primary School - SIC08387
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.81 to £16.13 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Shetland Islands Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SIC08387 |
Summary
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The purpose of this post is to work effectively with the class teacher(s) to support
play-based, child-centred pedagogy within primary.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
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Hamnavoe Primary School is located in Hamnavoe, Burra. It provides primary education to children from P1-7. The structure of the school is 4 classes all of these are composite classes. There are currently 70 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 4 class teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet pupil needs. The current Head Teacher is Mrs Helen Robertson who would be very happy to discuss the post further with you. The school phone number is 01595807440. Further information about the school can be found on the school's website at https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/sh/hamnavoeprimary/
Additional Information
- The grade of this post is F
- Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
- Permanent Part Time post for 10.0 Hours per Week, increased to 12 hours per week until April 2026, 39 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 check 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 Hamnavoe Primary School, Hamnavoe, Burra, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Helen Robertson, Head Teacher on 01595 807440 or e-mail helenrobertson@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
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