Pupil Support Worker, Simpson Primary School, 493.47 - WEL09257

West Lothian Council; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council invites applications for a Pupil Support Worker at Simpson Primary School in Bathgate. This role focuses on enhancing learning experiences, aligned with the council's education services. Applicants must meet SSSC registration requirements and be prepared to trigger a PVG check. This position is integral to ensuring a nurturing environment for students.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the SSSC within six months of starting.
• Previous experience in a support role in education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality learning experiences for learners.
• Follow West Lothian Council policies in providing support.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Communication skills

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our vibrant learning community within Simpson Primary School. The school is a non-denominational school serving the community of Wester Inch in Bathgate, West Lothian. The school accommodates 22 mainstream classes and a nursery class. The school roll currently stands at 638 children in P1-P7 and accommodates 140 children in the nursery class.

Our values develop the four capacities within Curriculum for Excellence and support every learner in their wellbeing and development. Our core values are: Kindness, Honesty, Respect, Courage and Fairness. We aim to inspire, motivate, engage and empower our children in and through their learning providing an excellent education enabling children to be the best they can be.

The school works very closely in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community and it has a very active and effective Parent Council that helps to enhance the experiences of the children and raise funds for a range of additional resources.

The Pupil Support Worker role will have a clear focus on delivering high quality learning experiences for all of our learners within Simpson Primary School. The successful candidate will follow West Lothian Council policies.

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 Andrew Brown, Headteacher e-mail: [e-mail]