Pupil Support Worker Advanced x 3, Pinewood School, 500.66

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16 hours per week, 36 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026

Pinewood school has a vacancy for a fixed term Advanced Pupil Support Worker, working with pupils with supported needs.  The role is a fixed term contract.  Work pattern is 16 hours per week Wednesday-Friday across 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

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

The school is based in the village of Blackburn and has strong community links.

The school has both a primary and a secondary department.

During the session 2025/2026 the school roll will comprise of roughly 160 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, 24 members of the teaching staff and a team of 74 pupil support workers.

Pinewood Vision:

Our vision as a school community is to provide relevant, supportive and challenging learning experiences.  A community where learners are given opportunities to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning promoting more independent living.

We base our values on creating:

• Positive ethos
• Independence
• Nurturing Environment
• Empowering young people
• Welcoming
• Opportunities for all
• Openness
• Dedicated to success

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.