Pupil Support Worker, Simpson Primary School, 485.98 - WEL08710
| Posting date: | 31 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £24,889.00 to £25,302.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 November 2024 |
| Location: | Bathgate, EH48 2SG |
| Company: | West Lothian Council current |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WEL08710 |
Summary
Job Advert
20 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, salary pro rata, Fixed term until 10th August 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our vibrant learning community within Simpson Primary School and Nursery Class. The school is a non-denominational school serving the community of Wester Inch in Bathgate, West Lothian. The school accommodates 22 mainstream classes and a nursery class. The school roll currently stands at 638 children in P1-P7 and 140 children in the nursery class.
The school works very closely in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community and it has a very active and effective Parent Council that helps to enhance the experiences of the children and raise funds for a range of additional resources.
We are seeking a Pupil Support Worker to supporting children to access the high quality learning experiences in our Nursery Setting. The role is 20 hours per week Monday – Thursday 9am – 2pm , with setting open 50 weeks per year.
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 Audrey Anderson, ELC Area Manager e-mail: Audrey.anderson1@westlothian.org.uk
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