Pupil Support Worker, Livingston Village Primary School, 486.32
- Location:
- Livingston Village Primary School Kirkton North Road Livingston Village Livingston, EH54 7EQ
- Rate:
- £13.26 - £13.48 per hour pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 27 hours per week
Job Advert
1 x 27 hours, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 10 August 2025
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.
Livingston Village Primary School is a non-denominational school serving its local community and is part of the Inveralmond Learning Cluster. Our current roll at writing is 195 primary and a 32/32 nursery. We have good attendance and are committed to raising our attainment. In Literacy and Numeracy the school attainment in key stages is above the West Lothian Average. The school places the Rights of the Child at the centre of its curriculum and has recently gained it's Gold Rights Respecting School Charter.
The school has 8 classes (2023/24) HT, two acting Principal Teachers with class commitments which are included in our 8 full time teachers, 2 part-time teachers and a part-time learning support teacher. A team of 3 pupil support workers and a lunch and playground supervisor.
The school runs a very successful Breakfast Club which is well attended. A private run breakfast and after school club is available for our pupils on site. Our Parent Council meet regularly throughout the year are active, especially in the areas of fundraising and supporting school developments. They are very supportive of the school with high expectations for all.
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
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.