Job Advert
27.5 hrs, 39 weeks per year, salary pro rata, Permanent
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 is committed to far-reaching changes in the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include providing the support and environment needed for you to excel in your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council's achievement of the Investors in People Standard, always aiming higher in our service delivery and improvements.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative, and passionate Advanced Pupil Support Worker to work in a brand new state-of-the-art secondary school. The successful candidate will support the school in creating an inclusive, ambitious, and positive culture with a future-oriented mindset to ensure the best outcomes and experiences for young people and families within our community. The school also has shared sports facilities of the highest standard.
The role of Advanced Pupil Support Worker will focus on delivering high-quality support for learners with a range of additional support needs. The successful candidate will work as part of our Pupil Support team/faculty and will collaborate with all staff, parents/carers, and learners. The successful candidate will support a young person and/or small groups of young people with additional support needs to ensure they are cared for, loved, and fully included to fulfill their potential.
In the initial years, we will be a school of modest numbers, so everyone in the team will work together and be ready to do whatever it takes to provide the best experiences for our young people. This post will undoubtedly be a challenging task, but for the right individuals, it will be a rare opportunity to be involved in something exciting and unique. The roll is anticipated to rise year on year to reach its initial capacity of 660 pupils by 2027, with a future expansion strategy considered to potentially increase the school roll up to a maximum capacity of 1,210 pupils.
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.
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