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West Lothian Council current; Winchburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a Pupil Support Worker for Holy Family Primary School ELC in Winchburgh. The role is 36 hours per week across 52.14 weeks per year and permanent, within a local nursery team supporting two- to five-year-olds.

The successful candidate will contribute to child development, provide assistance to learners with additional support needs, and work flexibly in a rota across opening hours. Registration with SSSC and PVG checks are required.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC within six months of starting
• PVG Scheme check required prior to employment
• PVG update checks may be needed during employment

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to young learners in the ELC setting
• Work as part of a forward-thinking nursery team
• Contribute to learning activities and development opportunities

Skills

Child development

Additional support needs

Teamwork

Job description

Pupil Support Worker, Holy Family Primary School - ELC, 508.37 - WEL10735

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent

Holy Family 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 two and five. The ELC provides learning areas both inside and outside and has 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 Holy Family 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.

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. 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 Maureen McGillivray, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: