Pupil Support Worker, Bridgend Primary, 487.42

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26 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 10th August 2025

Interviews are likely to be Tues 21^st January, those being called for interview will be advised by 9am on Monday 20^th January.

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels

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.

The role of the Pupil Support Worker across the school and nursery will be to provide a high standard of support to classes, groups and / or individual pupils in order to ensure effective learning and teaching experiences which meet the needs of all our children.

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of child development and the capacity to build effective relationships with children, parents / carers, staff and partners. You will work collaboratively, as part of a forward thinking, dynamic team, displaying high quality interactions and developing nurturing relationships with all. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of trauma informed practice and experience of working with learners with a range of social and emotional needs.

The school is currently staffed by the Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, PT Principal Teacher and 2 Class Teachers. In the ELC there is an enthusiastic team of Early Years practitioners. The school and ELC are supported effectively by a small team of Pupil Support Workers, who assist pupils across the school. Admin and clerical support is provided by 1 PT Administrative. The school runs a successful Breakfast Club and works closely with the parent community and outside agencies to support fundraising activities.

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

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

For further information please contact Ian Harvey, Headteacher – e-mail: ian.harvey@westlothian.org.uk