Advanced Pupil Support Worker x2, St Marys PS, Polbeth, 494.31 - WEL09357
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,447.00 to £28,418.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 July 2025 |
| Location: | Polbeth, EH55 8SR |
| Company: | West Lothian Council current |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WEL09357 |
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.
St Mary’s Primary School in Polbeth are seeking two enthusatic advanced pupil support workers. The successful candidates will provide direct support to pupils within the additional support needs unit in the school. Under the direction of the designated teachers, the postholder will support learning by undertaking a range of activities relating to the general supervision, safety, care and wellbeing of pupils. The successful candidate will act as a facilitator for the full participation and integration of those with additional needs and support pupils within the classroom and around the school.
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 Marissa Lindsay, Principal Teacher : e-mail Marissa.lindsay@westlothian.org.uk
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