Pupil Support Worker, Calderwood Primary School, 482.48

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

27.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term to 20 December 2024 salary pro rata.

The new state of the art primary school in Calderwood, East Calder currently provides non-denominational education for 24 primary classes and a large nursery class. The school is supported by a Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and 3 Principal Teachers.

The design of the new state-of-the art school incorporates elements of the award-winning West Calder High School, with innovation and flexibility as core objectives. The two-storey school is contemporary to suit a range of teaching and learning styles. Classrooms do not have doors; glazed screens delineate the main classroom, yet the teaching area expands into the heart space that extends the length of the building. Flexible furniture, double-height glazing, use of colour make this a special, bright and lively space that the pupils and staff can shape to their own needs. This video will give you an idea the design of the building and the learning and teaching possibilities: https://vimeo.com/684310617

As our school roll is growing, we have vacancies for pupil support workers to support with learning and teaching across our school community.

The successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support the development of our new school community. All staff at Calderwood Primary are highly developed at establishing and building relationships with children, families, the staff team and local community. The successful candidates should have experience of additional support needs.

Pupil support workers liaise with teaching staff to utilise the unique and flexible learning environment that Calderwood Primary provides to support with the delivery of innovative, creative, agile learning and teaching approaches, ensuring they meet the needs of all our children. Digital and outdoor opportunities are embedded throughout learning experiences.

• Monday – Thursday: 8:45am -  3:15pm
• Friday: 8:45-12:00pm
• the successful applicant will also take on safe arrivals 8:25-8:45am.

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.

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