Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Dedridge Primary School, 485.35 - WEL08647

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

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our learning community within Dedridge Primary School.  Dedridge Primary is a non-denominational school, serving part of the community of Dedridge in West Lothian.  The school is situated in an area of multiple deprivations.

The school roll is 180, across 7 mainstream classes and 5 classes for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The staff consists of the Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and Principal Teacher with responsibility for the mainstream school and the ERB (Enhanced Resource Base). There is an additional Principal Teacher with line management responsibility for the ERB, overseen by the Head and Depute Head Teacher. There are 3 pupil support workers who support learners across the mainstream classes and 7 advanced pupil support workers who support the children in the resource classes.  

Staff demonstrate strong collegiality and teamwork and this maintains the positive climate for learning in the school.  A strength of the school is strong partnerships working with partners including parents and the wider community, which is having a positive influence of the lives of children and their families. All children are nurtured and valued. Dedridge Primary School continues to ensure a progressive, cohesive programme of work in all curriculum areas to challenge learning and ensure all children are reaching their full potential.   

The post holder will provide support for teachers and children to enhance experiences and achievement for children. They will undertake a range of support activities with regard to general supervision, safety, care and well-being of the children.   

The Post Holder will work with and support pupils within the ERB. They will be part of the school team involved in implementing school strategies designed to improve pupil performance in the following areas: 

Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support (SCERTS) 

Transitions within the school and the local community 

Support Behaviour  

Relationships with peers  

Progress in learning and attainment  

Relationships with staff  

Good communication skills are essential and you should enjoy working as part of a team. The post holder will work in partnership with all stakeholders within Dedridge Primary School to ensure a high quality student experience and provide a differentiated curriculum for children in the Autism Resource. 

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 the 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