Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Cedarbank School, 507.46

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30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 12 April 2027

Cedarbank School has a fixed term vacancy for an Advanced Pupil Support Worker involving work with primary and secondary stage pupils. The role is a fixed term contract starting on completion of employment checks until 04 January 2026.

Cedarbank School is a special school which provides children and young people who have additional learning and care needs an opportunity to access high quality learning and teaching. The curriculum is designed and adapted to meet the diverse needs of the individual learners.

The school is based in Livingston and has strong community links.

The school roll comprised of up to 110 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 2 Principal Teachers, 18 members of the teaching staff and a team of 24 pupil support workers.

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

Cedarbank’s Vision:

Through a curriculum that reflects the uniqueness of Cedarbank School and National advice, we aim to equip our young people with the Skills for Learning, Skills for Life and Skills for Work, which thereby lead them to a positive, meaningful and sustained destination.

Our Values are:

• Confidence
• Resilience
• Respect
• Independence
• Achievement

and we ask our pupils and staff to demonstrate these actions and values daily.

These direct and inspire us daily at Cedarbank School.

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

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.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.