Pupil Support Worker ELC, St Joseph Primary School, 465.74

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14 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year - Fixed Term until 13 August 2023

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

St Joseph’s Nursery class is seeking to appoint a nurturing and motivated practitioner.  The successful candidate will have a positive approach to working with children and will assist ELC staff in raising the standards of pupil attainment by providing general support in relation to the needs of the nursery and the individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety; to ensure a secure and safe environment.

Candidates should be solution focussed with an understanding of supporting pupils within an educational setting  and how to foster positive relationships. Candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  You will be required to work effectively as part of our ELC team and plan, evaluate and report on children’s progress to the wider team.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC.  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.