Pupil Support Worker x 3, Winchburgh Academy, 510.07 - WEL10929

West Lothian Council current; Winchburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council invites applications for three Pupil Support Worker posts at Winchburgh Academy. The positions are 27.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 12 April 2027.

The school, opened in 2022, focuses on 21st century learning with strong digital integration and facilities including sports halls and a swimming pool. Under the direction of teachers, you will support pupil learning, prepare resources, and carry out pastoral duties to foster achievement and safe

Qualifications

• Postholders will work under the teacher’s direction to support pupil learning and create resources to support lessons.
• Role includes duties relating to pupil pastoral support and promoting positive relationships.
• Candidates will work toward a SCQF level 6 qualification within five years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist learning and teaching under supervision.
• Organise and prepare resources to support lessons and activities.
• Contribute to pupil pastoral support and wellbeing.
• Support health and safety of pupils and staff in the learning environment.

Skills

Pastoral support

Resource organisation

Health and safety

Teamwork

Learning support

Education

SCQF level 6 qualification target

Job description

Pupil Support Worker x 3, Winchburgh Academy, 510.07 - WEL10929

27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 12 April 2027

Winchburgh secondary school opened in August 2022, designed to ensure twenty first century learning, immersed in creativity and digital technologies. The school also has sports facilities of the highest standard and includes sports halls, a 25m swimming pool and artificial grass outdoor pitches.

We are seeking highly motivated three Pupil Support Workers to join our existing team to support learning and teaching. Under the teacher’s direction they will work within the learning environment to support pupil learning, organise resources to support learning and carry out duties relating to pupil pastoral support. They will promote an ethos of achievement through the development of positive working relationships and will have due regard for the health and safety of the young people she/he is working with.

They will also be responsible for a range of general duties to support pupil learning and pastoral support. They will contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the school partnership with parent, pupils, teachers and external agencies.

Postholders will require to work towards a relevant qualification at SCQF level 6 within a 5 year period.

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. 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 Caroline Campbell, Area Business Support Manager e-mail: