Support Worker (Play) - Urafirth Primary School - SIC08313
- £15.81 to £16.13 per hour
- F
- Part Time
- Contact: Please see description
- Reference: SIC08313
- Posted October, 29, 2025 12:00 AM
Advertisement Details The purpose of this post is to work effectively with the class teacher(s) to support play-based, child-centred pedagogy within primary. The main duties of the Play Support Worker are: Working with the class …...
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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.
The main duties of the Play Support Worker are:
- Working with the class teacher(s), and through sensitive interactions, support children to develop their literacy and numeracy skills in a developmentally appropriate way.
- To develop positive, nurturing and supportive relationships with children
- Taking the lead of the class teacher(s) to develop nurturing and supportive relationships with the children and where appropriate, with parents and carers.
- To comply with relevant legislation, guidelines and procedures relating to learning, care and health and safety including Child Protection procedures and Health and Safety guidelines.
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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Urafirth Primary School is a non-denominational school located in Heylor. It provides nursery to P7 education for children from Eshaness, Hillswick, Urafirth, Heylor and Hamar. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class and 2 multi-composite primary classes. There is currently a total of 21 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by Wendy Fraser, who is a teaching Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 3 teachers (FTE) assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands. Further information can be sought by e-mailing wendy.fraser@shetland.gov.uk
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 5 hours, increased to 6 hours per week until April 2026, 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
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 Urafirth Primary School, Heylor, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Jasmin Tulloch - Acting Head Teacher - Contact on: 01595 807460 or email: jasmin.tulloch@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.
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Living and working in Shetland: here
The Shetland Islands Council: here
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