Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Pinewood School, 509.56 - WEL10864

West Lothian Council current; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinewood School in Blackburn is seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Pupil Support Worker to join the dedicated support team. You will work with pupils with Complex Additional Support Needs and help deliver high quality learning and inclusive teaching.

This fixed‑term post is 16 hours per week over 39 weeks per year. The end date is 15 August 2027. Applicants must register with the SSSC and work towards SVQ level 2 within five years, with PVG scheme checks as required.

Qualifications

• Registration with SSSC is required.
• Post requires SVQ level 2 or equivalent within 5 years.
• PVG Scheme membership or update check prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with Complex Additional Support Needs.
• Be part of the school support team at Pinewood School.
• Meet PVG scheme and SSSC requirements before starting.

Education

SVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Pinewood School, 509.56 - WEL10864

16 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027

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

Pinewood School is a special school which provides children and young people who have additional learning needs an opportunity to access high quality learning and teaching. The curriculum is designed and adapted to meet the diverse needs of individual learners.

The school is based in the village of Blackburn and has strong community links. The school has both a primary and a secondary department.

During the session 2026/2027 the school roll will comprise of approximately 160 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, 35 members of the teaching staff and 82 non-teaching staff.

Our school values are:

• Ambition
• Relationships

We are seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Pupil Support Workers to join the support team in the school working with pupils with Complex Additional Support Needs.

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

Postholdersare required towork towardsan appropriate qualification– SVQ level 2 or equivalent withina 5-year period.

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. 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 please contact Dr Thomas McGovern, Head Teacher, email: