Advanced Pupil Support Specialist — Special School

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Pinewood School in Blackburn operates under West Lothian Council and seeks two Advanced Pupil Support Workers to assist pupils with Complex Additional Support Needs. The roles are 27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 15 August 2027.

The post requires SSSC registration within six months, PVG checks, and progression towards SVQ level 2 within five years. The school serves around 160 pupils and values ambition, relationships and curiosity.

Qualifications

• Requires registration with the SSSC and aims to register within six months.
• PVG Scheme or update check required before a formal job offer.
• Post is Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children/Protected Adults under Scotland Act 2007.
• Postholders to work towards an appropriate qualification (e.g., SVQ level 2) within five years.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with Complex Additional Support Needs.
• Support the learning and inclusion of pupils in Pinewood School.

Skills

SSSC registration

PVG scheme

SVQ level 2

Education

SVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Pinewood School in Blackburn operates under West Lothian Council and seeks two Advanced Pupil Support Workers to assist pupils with Complex Additional Support Needs. The roles are 27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 15 August 2027.

The post requires SSSC registration within six months, PVG checks, and progression towards SVQ level 2 within five years. The school serves around 160 pupils and values ambition, relationships and curiosity.