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Pupil Support Worker, East Calder Primary School, 484.29 - WEL08567

Job details
Posting date: 13 September 2024
Salary: £23,631.00 to £24,044.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 September 2024
Location: East Calder, EH53 0BL
Company: West Lothian Council current
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: WEL08567

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27.5 hour per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed term until 21 April 2025

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

East Calder Primary School and ELC is a non-denominational school serving the village of East Calder and the surrounding community. The school sits within the West Calder High School cluster. At present, the total school roll is 405 pupils including a nursery with 98, 2-4 years olds registered. This is made up of morning/afternoon and full day sessions.

We are based in a new, state of the art building and this is a very exciting time to be joining our team.

Currently we have 20 members of teaching staff, 2 EYOs and 16 staff within our Nursery Team, and a team of pupil support workers who work directly with our learners.

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.

At East Calder Primary, you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team.

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 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

For further information please contact Laura Donnelly, Depute Headteacher – e-mail laura.donnelly@westlothian.org.uk

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