Pupil Support Worker Advanced , Springfield Primary School, 488.13

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11.33 hours per week, 38 weeks, salary pro rata, fixed term until 31 March 2025

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

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.

Springfield Primary is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker Advanced within our support team in the school. The post will be for 11 hours 20 minutes hours per week, 8.50am until 3.15pm, Monday and Tuesday.  

The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team in a small group setting, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences.

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. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

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 the West Lothian Council

For further information please contact Nicky Hocknull, Headteacher e-mail: nicky.hocknull@westlothian.org.uk