Advanced Pupil Support Worker x3, Pinewood School, Blackburn 494.60 - WEL09386

Job Advert 3 x 27 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 13 April 2026 The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 8 August 2025. West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels 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. Pinewood School is a special school which provides children and young people who have additional learning needs an opportunity to access high quality learning and teaching. The curriculum is designed and adapted to meet the diverse needs of individual learners. The school is based in the village of Blackburn and has strong community links. The school has both a primary and a secondary department. During the session 2025/2026 the school roll will comprise of roughly 140 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, 24 members of the teaching staff and a team of 74 pupil support workers 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 For further information please contact Fraser Thomson, Area Business Support Manager e-mail: fraser.thomson@westlothian.org.uk

Location: Blackburn, GB

Posted Date: 8/5/2025