Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Whitdale Primary School, 510.32 - WEL10955

West Lothian Council current; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council seeks an enthusiastic Advanced Pupil Support Worker to join Whitdale Primary School. You will support pupils across the school, promoting safety, care and well-being, under the direction of the class teacher.

The role involves building positive relationships with children and young people with complex needs, including personal care where needed. PVG scheme and SSSC registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Able to form positive relationships with pupils.
• Registration with SSSC within six months of start date.
• PVG Scheme or willingness to join PVG.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the school with supervision, safety and well-being.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene as needed.
• Work with class teachers to support learning and activities.
• Build positive relationships to help pupils succeed, including those with complex needs.

Skills

Child development

Personal care

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

SSSC registration

PVG check

Job description

Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Whitdale Primary School, 510.32 - WEL10955

20 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 31 March 2027

Whitdale Primary School and Early Learning Centre is a non-denominational school in Whitburn with a roll of 295 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 respect, inspire, engage, challenge and flourish. We have a very supportive and active Parent Council.

We are seeking to recruitment an enthusiastic advanced pupil support worker to join the support team in the school. You will work with and support children and young people across school by undertaking a range of activities relating to the general supervision, safety, care and well being of pupils.

Alongside the class teacher, you will be supporting and building positive relationships with children and young people. The young person will look to form a bond with you to help them succeed despite their severe and complex needs and typically severe learning difficulties. The work can involve assisting with a young person’s personal care and hygiene.

The successful candidates will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning 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. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undertake a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

For further information please contact Sharon Wallace, Headteacher e-mail: