Pupil Support Worker, Winchburgh Primary School, 509.91 - WEL10899

West Lothian Council current; Winchburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Winchburgh Primary School and nursery class is seeking a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker to provide support to our young learners. The role is part-time (32 hours per week) with a fixed-term contract until 15 August 2027, based in Winchburgh, Scotland.

You will work as part of a committed Nursery team, applying your knowledge of child development and additional support needs. The successful applicant must register with the SSSC within six months of starting and will need to join the PVG

Qualifications

• Registered with the SSSC within six months of starting.
• PVG Scheme checks required prior to an offer.
• Registration and PVG obligations are mandatory for this post.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to young learners with developmental needs.
• Work as part of a Nursery team to implement learning activities.
• Liaise with colleagues to support inclusion and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Child development

Additional support needs

Job description

Pupil Support Worker, Winchburgh Primary School, 509.91 - WEL10899

32 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027

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.

Winchburgh Primary School and nursery class is situated within Winchburgh and serves the local area. The ELC setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between three and five. The ELC provides learning areas both inside and outside and has strong links to the local community. The setting is open 50 weeks per year, and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.

At Winchburgh PS ELC, you will become part of a hardworking and committed Nursery team, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker who can provide support and assistance to our young learners The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and additional support needs.

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.

The 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 undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

For further information please contact Maureen McGillivray, ELC Area Manager e-mail: