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12 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, salary pro rata, fixed term until 30 March 2025
Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00, Thursday 8:30 – 3:15 and Friday 8:30 – 12:30
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.
A vacancy has arisen for a dedicated and enthusiastic Pupil Support Worker at Parkhead Primary School.
You will have knowledge and experience of working with children, an understanding of children with additional support needs and a willingness to learn how to meet pupil needs.
For further information please contact Louise Delargy, Headteacher e-mail: louise.delargy@westlothian.org.uk
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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.
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
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