Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Whitdale Primary School (ELC), 509.48 - WEL10856

West Lothian Council current; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking an Advanced Pupil Support Worker for Whitdale Primary School (ELC) in Whitburn. The role is 12.5 hours per week across the week with 52.14 weeks per year on a fixed-term basis until 11 April 2027.

The post is within the ELC team, located at Whitdale Primary School, offering supportive development opportunities. Applicants must register with the SSSC within six months of starting.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of child development.
• Registration with SSSC required within six months of starting.

Job description

Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Whitdale Primary School (ELC), 509.48 - WEL10856

12.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 11

th April 2027

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

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.

Whitdale Primary School and nursery is situated within the village of Whitburn and serves the local area. The nursery setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between two and five. The nursery is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly across the opening hours. The ELC provides spacious learning areas, a garden area, an indoor/outdoor room.

Whitdale ELC is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Advanced Pupil Support Worker within our ELC Team. To be as part of a forward-thinking team and bringing sound knowledge of child development.

Working hours for this post are 12.5 hours Monday- Tuesday 9.00am-12.00pm, Wednesday- Thursday 9.00am-12.15

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 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 please contact Lynsey Mann, ELC Area Manager e-mail: