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West Lothian Council current; Kirknewton; On-site; GBP 1,900 - 2,600; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking an enthusiastic Supervisory Assistant to join Kirknewton Primary School to provide lunchtime supervision for pupils. The role is 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, on a fixed-term basis until 11 April 2027, with PVG scheme checks required before starting.

The post is suitable for those who enjoy working with children and contributing to a safe school environment, with salary pro-rated to hours and weeks worked.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme update check required prior to commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide lunchtime supervision for pupils at Kirknewton Primary School, Monday to Thursday 12:15pm – 1:30pm.

Job description

Supervisory Assistant, Kirknewton Primary School, 508.33 - WEL10731

5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11

th April 2027

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response.

Kirknewton Primary School and ELC is a non-denominational school serving the village of Kirknewton and the surrounding community. The school sits within the Balerno High School cluster. At present, the total school and nursery roll is 190 pupils.

The school has well developed and mutually successful and supportive partnership links with local community groups and businesses. We have earned a good reputation within the community and we are very well supported by the wider parent forum.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Supervisory Assistant to join our school team to provide support during lunch time, Monday to Thursday 12:15pm – 1.30pm.

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 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.

For further information please contact Kimberley Hughes, Head Teacher e-mail