Pupil Support Worker, Bathgate Academy, 505.55
- Location:
- Bathgate Academy, Bathgate, Edinburgh Road, EH48 1LF
- Salary:
- £26,785 - £27,235 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 10 hours per week
Advert
10 hrs per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed term until 15 August 2027
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.
Bathgate Academy is a comprehensive non-denominational school and serves as a cluster of five primary schools.
The school roll is currently 1215 and this is steadily rising due to housing developments within the area and an ever-increasing confidence from the community about the standard of education we provide.
We are seeking an enthusiastic pupil support working to join the team to support learning and teaching. Under the teacher’s direction they will work within the learning environment to support pupil learning, organise resources to support learning and carry out duties relating to pupil pastoral support. They will promote an ethos of achievement through the development of positive working relationships and will have due regard for the health and safety of the young people she/he is working with.
They will also be responsible for a range of general duties to support pupil learning and pastoral support. They will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the school partnership with parent, pupils, teachers and external agencies.
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