Job Description
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For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
28 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful, dynamic and supportive school team within Parkhead Primary School, West Calder. The school is a non-denominational primary with 15 classes and nursery.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual to join our support team to support learning and teaching as a pupil support worker. Under the teacher’s direction they will work within the learning environment to support pupil learning, organise resources and carry out duties relating to pupil pastoral support. They will promote an ethos of inclusion and achievement through the development of positive relationships and will have due regard for the health and safety of the young people they are working with.
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. xsngvjr
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.
For further information please contact Louise Delargy, Head Teacher e-mail: