Pupil Support Worker Advanced, St Marys Primary School, Polbeth, 483.52

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27.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, salary pro rata,

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

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.

You will work for 27.5 hours per week,/term time providing support to pupils and the staff team at St Mary’s RC Primary in Polbeth. 

You will work directly to meet the specific support needs within our Enhanced Resource Base setting to enable barriers to learning to be reduced.  The postholder will act as a facilitator for the full participation and integration of children and young people with severe to complex needs.  Under the direction of the designated teacher, the postholder will support learning by undertaking a range of activities relating to the general supervision, safety, care and wellbeing of pupils.  The successful candidate will act as a facilitator for the full participation and integration of those with additional needs.

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 children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 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 contact – Helen Pritchard, Headteacher – helen.pritchard@westlothian.org.uk