Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Whitdale Primary School ELC, 484.56 - WEL08594

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

52.14 week contract 22.75 hours fixed term until 21/4/25

Whitdale Primary School and Early Learning Centre is a non-denominational school with a roll of 312 pupils in the primary school and 81 pupils in our Early Learning Centre. 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. Whitdale Primary School has 14 classes with a senior management team of Head teacher, Depute Headteacher, Principal Teacher and Acting Principal Teacher. Our school values are inspire, engage, challenge and flourish. We have a very supportive and active Parent Council.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Pupil Support Worker to join the team in the nursery.  The Nursery is open 50 weeks per year.

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.

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

For further information contact L Mann, ELC Area Support Manager – e-mail: lynsey.mann@westlothian.org.uk