Pupil Support Worker, Calderwood Primary School, 509.65 - WEL10873

West Lothian Council current; East Calder; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Calderwood Primary School in East Calder seeks a Pupil Support Worker to join the support team. The role supports with delivery of innovative, creative, agile learning, liaising with teaching staff to meet every child’s needs.

Applicants must register with SSSC within six months and be prepared to undergo PVG/Disclosure checks. This fixed-term post is 27.25 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with start soon after appointment.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC required within six months of commencing.
• PVG Scheme Update to be completed; Disclosure Scotland check may be required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working with vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff and leadership to deliver innovative, agile learning.
• Engage with children, families, and the local community to build relationships.
• Work within Calderwood Primary School’s flexible learning environment and use digital/outdoor opportunities.

Job description

Pupil Support Worker, Calderwood Primary School, 509.65 - WEL10873

27.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term

th April 2027

Calderwood Primary School and Nursery opened in August 2021 and provides non-denominational education for Primary and Nursery pupils in East Calder. The new school was required to cope with increasing demand in the growing Calderwood Core Development Area which will see a significant number of new homes being built over the next ten years. The school currently has 25 classes (known as clans) and a large nursery. The Senior Leadership Team is made up of a Head Teacher, two Depute Head Teacher and three Principle Teachers.

All staff at Calderwood Primary and Nursery are highly developed at establishing and building relationships with children, families, the staff team and local community. Staff utilize the unique and flexible learning environment that Calderwood provides to deliver innovative, creative, agile learning and teaching approaches, ensuring they meet the needs of all our children. Digital and outdoor learning opportunities are embedded throughout the experiences they provide.

This video will give you an idea the design of the building and the learning and teaching possibilities:

Pupil support workers liaise with teaching staff and leadership team to utilise the unique and flexible learning environment that Calderwood Primary provides to support with the delivery of innovative, creative, agile learning and teaching approaches, ensuring they meet the needs of all our children. Digital and outdoor opportunities are embedded throughout learning experiences. We are seeking an enthusiastic pupil support worker to join the support team in the school.

The working hours are:

• Monday – Thursday: 8:45am - 3:15pm
• Friday: 8:45am – 12:00pm

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.

This post also requires a Disclosure Scotland check.

For further information please contact : Sarah Burton, Headteacher e-mail: