Pupil Support Worker x3, James Young High School, 493.26 - WEL09236

Posting date:	06 June 2025
Salary:	£24,889.00 to £25,302.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	20 June 2025
Location:	Livingston, EH54 6NE
Company:	West Lothian Council current
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	WEL09236

Summary

Job Advert

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.

The James Young High School is a six year comprehensive In Livingston South, which serves the communities of Bankton, Bellsquarry, Dedridge and Williamston primary schools. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with drive and ambition to join our team to support our most vulnerable pupils. Candidates should be forward thinking, dynamic and solution focussed.

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 Angela McKeown, Area Business Support Manager e-mail: angela.mckeown@westlothian.org.uk

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