Pupil Support Worker

Matchstick Dev; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated individual to support teaching and learning in a vibrant school environment. This role involves working closely with teachers to assist students in their learning journey, organizing resources effectively, and providing essential pastoral care to ensure every student thrives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners in the community. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teaching and learning in a classroom environment.
• Competence in handling classroom equipment and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil learning under teacher's direction in the classroom.
• Organize resources and carry out duties related to pupil pastoral support.

Skills

Classroom Support

Administrative Tasks

Pupil Pastoral Care

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Educational Qualification

Tools

Classroom Equipment

Job description

Job Advert
27.5 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 10th August 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.

Whitburn Academy is a six-year comprehensive school offering our 855 students in the Whitburn area a progressive, relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We strive to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experiences.

We offer the full range of National Qualifications found in a modern Scottish secondary school. We aim to provide experiences that result in a creative and enterprising attitude in our students, to develop young people with a sense of pride and ambition to contribute positively to the local, national and international community.

Whitburn Academy offers the opportunity for all students to succeed. The excellent facilities available, allied to commitment of our staff, allow us to offer all of our students the highest possible standard of education in a safe, caring and stimulating environment - an environment in which all members of the school community are valued and their achievements recognised.

The post holder will be working as part of a school team to support teaching and learning. Under the teacher's direction, they will work within the classroom to support pupil learning, organise resources to support learning through the school, and carry out duties relating to pupil pastoral support. Competence in handling and using classroom equipment and competence in routine clerical and administrative tasks is required. The post holder will carry out duties relating to pupil pastoral care, demonstrating good relations with pupils, parents, and those from other support agencies.

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 Monica MacDougall, Area Business Support Manager - mail: