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Pupil Support Worker, Ladywell Nursery, 481.02 - WEL08287

Job details
Posting date: 03 June 2024
Salary: £23,631.00 to £24,044.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 June 2024
Location: Livingston, EH54 6HW
Company: West Lothian Council current
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: WEL08287

Summary

Job Advert

15 hour, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 10 August 2025

Interviews will take place week commencing 17 June 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

Ladywell Nursery School is seeking to appoint a nurturing and motivated pupil support worker. The successful candidates will have a positive approach to working with children by providing general support in relation to the child’s individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety; to ensure a secure and safe learning environment.

The candidate should be solution focussed with an understanding of supporting pupils within an educational setting and how to foster positive relationships. The candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be required to work effectively as part of our ELC team to support the learning of the children.

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.

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 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.

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