Pupil Supply Worker, Deans Primary School, ELC, 487.19 - WEL08774

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Pupil Support Worker, 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary pro rata, Fixed term until 20 April 2025

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels.

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

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 Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the community of Deans in Livingston.  The school roll is currently 238 pupils arranged in 10 classes, with 32 children in the nursery which is open 38 weeks per year. The Senior Leadership Team consist of a Head Teacher and Depute Head Teacher.  The school is staffed by a skilled and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff, working together to support and challenge learners across the school. The school works in partnership with Deans High School and cluster primary schools, the Parent Council and the wider parent forum to ensure the best outcomes for all children and families.

We are seeking to appoint a nurturing and motivated pupil support worker to join the team in the nursery. The successful candidate will have a positive approach to working with children by providing general support in relation to children’s individual care, health and wellbeing and safety.

The candidate should be solution focussed with an understanding of supporting pupils within an educational setting and how to foster positive relationships. Candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be required to work effectively as part of our nursery team to support the learning of the children.

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.

For further information please contact Karlyn Wallace, DHT e-mail: Karlyn.wallace@westlothian.org.uk