Pupil Support Worker, Knightsridge Primary School, 509.27 - WEL10835

31 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11th April 2027

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

Knightsridge Primary School are seeking a Pupil Support Worker to join the support team in the school.

The post holder will be working as part of the school team to support learning and teaching. Under teachers’ direction they will work within the learning environment to support pupil learning, organise resources to support learning and carry out duties relating to pupil pastoral support, care and welfare. They will promote an ethos of achievement through the development of positive working relationships and will have due regard for the health and safety of the young people she/he is working with.

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.

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 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.

For further information contact Kirsty McLaren, Head Teacher e mail – Kirsty.mclaren@westlothian.org.uk