Pupil Support Worker, Polkemmet Primary School, 493.46 - WEL09256

Medirest Signature; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education service provider seeks a Pupil Support Worker to enhance the wellbeing and attainment of children at Polkemmet Primary School. The role involves focused group work with children dealing with various barriers to learning, aiming to create a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the SSSC within six months.
• Experience with children facing barriers to learning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with identified groups to enhance wellbeing and attainment.
• Engage in focused group work to support children's learning.

Skills

Support for children

Inclusivity

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Registration with the SSSC

Job description

Job Advert

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.

Polkemmet Primary School is a non-denominational school that serves the community in the West of Whitburn. During session 2024/25 the school roll of 222 is organised over 8 classes in the primary school plus morning, full day and afternoon Early Learning and Childcare sessions.

The school has an excellent relationship with cluster schools, the local community, and the local church. A significant number of our children have barriers to learning and the school works hard to identify and overcome these, priding itself on providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment for our children and their families. We believe that children, have to be well, to do well' and that we can empower them to be all they can be .

Our school values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment which prepares our pupils to be Confident, Responsible, Effective, and Successful citizens.

The Pupil Support worker will work specifically with identified groups of children to improve the wellbeing and attainment through focused group work.

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 Linda Baxter, Headteacher e-mail: [e-mail]