Pupil Support Worker, St John Ogilvie Primary School, 481.76

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Interviews will be held Friday 19 July 2024

26.58 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed term until 10 August 2025

As part of our Pupil Equity Funding, we are looking to recruit 1 PSW staff to join our team to support targeted interventions for identified groups and individual learners.

The post holder will be a member of the school team within the setting supporting classroom learners and class teaching staff. The post holder will develop and promote high quality learning experiences for all children within the establishment. Will ensure the effective use of positive behaviour strategies for all children in partnership with staff, parents and other appropriate professionals.

Working hours will be: 8.30 – 3pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 – 12pm Friday

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.

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

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