Pupil Support Worker, Eastertoun Primary School, 505.78
- Location:
- Eastertoun Primary School, 13 Manse Avenue, Armadale, EH48 3HS
- Salary:
- £26,785 - £27,235 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 8 hours per week
Advert
8 hrs per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027
Working hours Monday –Thursday 4.15pm to 6.15pm.
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 backgrounds.
Eastertoun ELC is seeking to appoint a nurturing and motivated pupil support worker. The successful candidate will have a positive approach to working with children by providing general support in relation to the child’s individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety; to ensure a secure and safe learning environment.
The candidate should be solution focussed with an understanding of supporting pupils within an educational setting and how to foster positive relationships. The candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be required to work effectively as part of our ELC team to support the learning of the children.
This position requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. The successful candidate will have three months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC and to start working towards a relevant qualification with a 5 year period. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.
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.
For further information please contact Audrey Mill, ELC Area Manager e-mail: audrey.mill@westlothian.org.uk