Pupil Support Worker, Bathgate Academy, 507.40

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10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027

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.

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.