Pupil Support Worker, Kirknewton Primary School, 506.76
- Location:
- Kirknewton Primary School, 21 Station Road, Kirknewton, EH27 8BJ
- Salary:
- £26,785 - £27,235 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 24 hours per week
Job Advert
24 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed term until 11 April 2027.
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.
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.
Kirknewton Primary School and ELC is a non-denominational school serving the village of Kirknewton and the surrounding community. The school sits within the Balerno High School cluster. At present, the total school and nursery roll is 202 pupils.
The school has well developed and mutually successful and supportive partnership links with local community groups and businesses. We have earned a good reputation within the community and we are very well supported by the wider parent forum.
Kirknewton Primary are seeking an enthusiastic pupil support worker to join the hardworking and committed support team in the school. The role will also include providing support to the school office.
This position requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a practitioner. The successful candidate will have three months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC.
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 Kimberley Hughes, Headteacher e-mail: kimberley.hughes@westlothian.org.uk