Total 5 job vacancies by West Lothian Council current

Job Advert

12 hours per week, 39 Weeks per year, Fixed term until 21st April 2025

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.

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a denominational primary school serving the community of Blackburn. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the support team in the school working with young people with additional support needs.

The hours of work are Monday – Thursday 9am – 12.00.

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 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 Eileen Brennan, Headteacher – Eileen.brennan@westlothian.org.uk

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Job Advert

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.

St Kentigern’s Academy is a Catholic secondary school situated in Blackburn, West Lothian. The school has ten associated primary schools drawing a comprehensive mix of students and serves the communities of Blackburn, Whitburn, Bathgate, Armadale, Linlithgow, Fauldhouse, West Calder, Polbeth, Stoneyburn and Addiewell. The current school roll is 1090 Students with 92 (fte) members of teaching staff including those designated to support students with additional learning needs.

St Kentigern’s Academy has an excellent reputation in the local community, particularly for the high standards of conduct and confidence displayed by students. In addition to the formal curriculum, a wide range of extra-curricular and out-of-hours activities are on offer. The school receives a high level of support and encouragement from parents. Attendance at parents’ evenings is good, and information and consultation exercises are very well supported.

We offer the full range of National Qualifications found in a modern Scottish secondary school. We aim to provide experiences that result in a creative and enterprising attitude in our students, to develop young people with a sense of pride and ambition to contribute positively to the local, national and international community.

You would work in partnership with all stakeholders within St Kentigern’s Academy to ensure a high quality student experience that reflects curricular design principles and student entitlements with the ultimate aim of maximised achievement and attainment for all. The school values – love, faith, equality, inclusiveness, hope and respect - underpin all decision making in the daily life of the school.

A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.

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.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18.

Written approval by the Catholic Church will be required for this position. Please see www.sces.uk.com for further information.

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Job Description

27.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed term until 21st April 2025

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 2024/2025 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.

Pinewood Vision:

Our vision as a school community is to provide relevant, supportive and challenging learning experiences. A community where learners are given opportunities to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning promoting more independent living.

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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Job Advert

27.5 hours, 39 Weeks per year, Fixed Term until 10 August 2025

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

St Kentigern’s Academy is a denominational secondary school and provides for stages S1 to S6. The school aims to care for each child and strives to create an environment in which they feel safe, happy, confident and valued as an individual.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Pupil Support Worker who will contribute to providing a safe, secure and inclusive environment that builds the confidence of young people and enhances their ability to learn during a range of organised physical education (PE) activities. You will be required to work with, and support school pupils and staff during PE activities carried out in a range of locations.

Key Tasks

• Assist PE staff - with supervision of pupils on arrival and departure from PE lessons and whilst off site for PE activities e.g. on designated school transport, at the venue, during registration and changing, assist in keeping pupils on task during all PE activities
• Promote positive behaviours - encourage pupils to bring PE kit and supervise registration and changing areas, support teaching staff with the promotion of positive behaviour among pupils Support Learning – support pupils in completing all aspects of PE activities e.g. practical and theory, support pupils' learning in PE, provide tuition support to individual pupils or to small groups in the completion of PE learning activities, support pupils with identified needs. Provide specialist support for children with identified special needs and/or disabilities, reading, scribing or transcribing for PE theory activities under teaching direction, provide support and feedback for individual learning plans
• First Aid - administer First Aid as required during PE activities both on and off site, short term care for sick children during PE activities off site
• Resources - organise resources both e.g. set up and dismantle PE equipment, supervise and promote the proper use of PE resources including sports equipment, computers and technological teaching aids, organise and manage laundry of PE kit, identify and order resources as appropriate

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

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.

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Job Advert

Advanced PSW – 20hrs/39 weeks fixed term to 30 June 2024, salary pro rata

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

St Kentigern’s Academy are seeking an enthusiastic advanced pupil support worker to join the school’s support team who support young people throughout the school day.

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 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 Stephen Young, Area BSM – Stephen.young@westlothian.gov.uk

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