Pupil Support Worker, Linlithgow Academy, 483.45

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30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, salary pro rata

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.

Linlithgow Academy is a six-year comprehensive school offering our 1300 students in the Linlithgow Area a progressive, relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We strive to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experiences.

We offer the full range of National Qualifications found in a modern Scottish secondary school. We aim to provide experiences that result in a creative and enterprising attitude in our students, to develop young people with a sense of pride and ambition to contribute positively to the local, national and international community.

Linlithgow Academy offers the opportunity for all students to succeed. The excellent facilities available, allied to commitment of our staff, allow us to offer all of our students the highest possible standard of education in a safe, caring and stimulating environment - an environment in which all members of the school community are valued and their achievements recognised.

We are looking to recruit an individual to cover Pastoral Support elements within our Pupil Wellbeing Office. 

The successful applicant will:

• Provide pastoral care to pupils
• Be confident in the use of IT systems e.g. Excel, Word
• Have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively
• Have the ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines
• Have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Have good written skills, with attention to accuracy and detail
• Be able to respond appropriately to customer needs
• First Aid qualification would be desirable.

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 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 Margo Brewster, Area Business Support Manager e-mail – Margo.brewster@westlothian.org.uk