Supply Advanced Pupil Support Worker, Various Locations, 486.09

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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.

The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 20 November 2024. This may change and close earlier, depending on applicant response levels

Interviews will take place at the West Lothian Council Civic Centre, 54 Howden South Road, Livingston EH54 6FF. Applicants going to interview will be contacted by email with interview details.

Purpose of the job

Under the direction of the designated teacher, you will work with and support school pupils by undertaking a range of activities relating to the general supervision, safety, care and wellbeing of pupils.

Alongside the Teacher and other experienced PSWA’s you will be supporting and building positive relationships with children and young people. The young person will look to form a bond with you to help them succeed despite their severe and complex needs and typically severe learning difficulties. The work can involve

Child Development

Duties relating to pupil development within the learning environment may include, for example

• Assisting with developing communication skills using alternative methods of communication and support specialist programmes such as speech therapy or motor skills
• Under the Teacher’s direction help the planning and evaluation of a pupil’s individual educational programme
• keeping pupils on task and provide help organising their learning experiences and, where appropriate, additional explanation of the teacher’s instructions.

Care and Welfare

Duties relating to pupil pastoral care and the promotion of child health and safety will include, for example:

• with training and support help deliver the child’s Health Care Plan e.g. administering medication by injection, epi pen or assist suctioning to help the child’s breathing. There will also be a responsibility for the safe storage of required medication.
• Support for children who may be affected by social inclusion, family difficulties, self esteem and making choices
• Assisting with personal care and hygiene.
• Provide short term emergency care for sick children. This will include, on occasion, dealing with unpleasant and disagreeable substances when cleaning up spilt bodily fluids such as sickness

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

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.