Pupil Support Worker, Croftmalloch Primary School, 474.29

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Fixed Term until 31/03/2024

Working Pattern: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 08:15 – 13:15  and a Friday    08:15 – 11:00

Croftmalloch Primary School is a non-denominational school in the heart of Whitburn and has approximately 211 children on roll from P1 – P7 as well as a busy Nursery. We are rightly proud of the community in which we serve, and work hard to provide the best possible experiences and outcomes for our learners.

Working in Croftmalloch Primary School, the successful candidate will provide support to our children within and out with the classroom.

Duties will include assisting teachers in delivering high quality teaching & learning, supporting within a breakfast club and office where required, supervising children at play and lunchtimes, and attending to welfare needs of pupils. The post will be for until 31/03/2024 in the first instance.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of working with children, and will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

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

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate

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

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.