Advanced Pupil Support Worker, Blackburn Primary School, 490.63

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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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our learning community within Blackburn Primary School.  Blackburn Primary is a non-denominational school, serving part of the community of Blackburn in West Lothian.  The school is situated in an area of multiple deprivations and is in SIMD decile band 1

The school roll is 166, across 5 mainstream classes and 2 classes for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The staff consists of the Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and Principal Teacher who have responsibility for the autism resource, the mainstream school and 9 class teachers. There are 2 pupil support workers who support learners across the mainstream classes and 6 advanced pupil support workers who support the children in the resource classes.  

Staff demonstrate strong collegiality and teamwork and this maintains the positive climate for learning in the school.  A strength of the school is strong partnerships working with partners including parents and the wider community, which is having a positive influence of the lives of children and their families. All children are nurtured and valued. Blackburn Primary School continues to ensure a progressive, cohesive programme of work in all curriculum areas to challenge learning and ensure all children are reaching their full potential.   

The post holder will provide support for teachers and children within the Autism Resource Base. 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 Blackburn Primary School to ensure a high quality student experience and provide a differentiated curriculum for children in the Autism Resource. 

This position requires registration with the SSSC.  The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. 

SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date

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.

For further information please contact Kevin McCabe, Headteacher : e-mail kevin.mccabe@westlothian.org.uk