Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Falla Hill Primary School, 509.26 - WEL10834

West Lothian Council; Fauldhouse; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council invites applications for an Advanced Pupil Support Worker at Falla Hill Primary School and nursery in Fauldhouse. The post is 22.75 hours per week over 39 weeks per year and is fixed term until 11 April 2027.

The nursery operates Monday to Thursday and offers a compact learning environment with outdoor space. The successful candidate will work with a forward-thinking team, applying knowledge of child development to support identified children with high-quality interactions

Qualifications

• SSSC registration required within six months of start date.
• PVG scheme check required prior to commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a forward-thinking nursery team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development.
• Respond to the individual needs of identified children, providing high quality interactions and learning experiences.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Job description

Job Advert

22.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11 th April 2027

Falla Hill Primary School and nursery is situated within the village of Fauldhouse and serves the local area. The nursery consists of full day learners and is open four days a week - Monday to Thursday. The building provides a compact but quality learning area, and benefits from access to an outdoor and garden area. We seeking to appoint a highly motivated Advanced Pupil Support Worker within our nursery team.

The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of identified children, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences.

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.

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.

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. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

For further information please contact Martin McCusker, Headteacher e-mail: [e-mail]