Pupil Support Worker, 25 hours, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11th August 2024.
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.
Whitdale Primary School and Early Learning Centre is a non-denominational school with a roll of 344 pupils in the Primary School and 77 pupils in our Early Learning Centre. The school is staffed by a skilled and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff, working together to support and challenge learners across the school. Whitdale Primary School has 10 classes with a senior management team of Head teacher, Depute Headteacher, Principal Teacher and Acting Principal Teacher. Our school values are inspire, engage, challenge and flourish. We have a very supportive and active Parent Council.
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC. 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.
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