Advanced Pupil Support Worker, Beatlie School Campus, 465.49

Job Description

2x 27.5 hours 39 weeks per year

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

Beatlie School and Early Learning and Childcare meets the needs of children from 3 – 18 with profound and complex disabilities. The Head Teacher, along with the Depute Head Teacher and Principal Teacher work very closely to ensure the highest quality learning and teaching opportunities for all children. In recent years there has been a strong focus on ensuring learning and teaching is provided at an appropriate developmental level, embedding sensory learning and introducing a play-based curriculum. Evidencing pupil progress is an on-going, reflective process which is revisited regularly within school improvement planning. The school had a very positive validation of its work by West Lothian Council in November 2017, with ‘Ensuring Wellbeing, Equality and Inclusion’ being graded as Excellent. Last year, the school was assessed and maintained its Gold Level, Rights Respecting Schools Award and has retained 3 Green Flags. There are always 2 NHS nurses on site to support the children’s medical needs.  

You will find more about our school on our school website Beatlie School Campus - Beatlie School (westlothian.org.uk) 

The post holder will provide support for teachers and children to enhance experiences and achievement for children. They will undertake a range of support activities with regard to general supervision, safety, care and well-being of the children.   

Good communication skills are essential and you should enjoy working as part of a team. The post holder will work in partnership with all stakeholders within Beatlie School Campus to ensure a high quality student experience. 

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.