Pupil Support Worker x2, Deans Community High School, 485.28

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36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 21^st April 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

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.

Deans Community High School are seeking a Pupil Support Worker to join the support team in the school. 

The post holder will be working as part of the school team to support learning and teaching.  Under teachers’ direction they will work within the learning environment to support pupil learning, organise resources to support learning and carry out duties relating to pupil pastoral support, care and welfare.  They will promote an ethos of achievement through the development of positive working relationships and will have due regard for the health and safety of the young people she/he is working with.

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 contact Yvonne Dillett, Area Business Support Manager - mail: yvonne.dillett@westlothian.org.uk