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1 x 20 hours, 39 weeks, Fixed Term until 31 March 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pupil support worker to join our successful, dynamic and expanding school team within Winchburgh Primary School and Early Learning Centre. The school is a non-denominational primary with a rising school roll, currently standing at 450 primary children and 128 children in our early learning centre. The school benefits from a diverse catchment area with a Free Meal Entitlement of around 9%.  

Winchburgh is a expanding community due to significant house building in the area. We work in close partnership with the newly open Winchburgh Academy and our primary partners at Holy Family Primary School. Pupils in the upper years of primary regularly undertake learning at the newly opened Sports & Wellbeing Hub and within the Winchburgh Academy building – this is building unique and strong links to support the growing community and the overall transition experiences for learners.

Duties will include word processing, tasks associated with the maintenance of all school records in relation to pupils and staff, telephone, reception and reprographics duties, ordering resources, distribution of school mail and dealing with pupil enquiries.

You must have experience of working within an office environment and good IT skills are essential. You should be able to work as part of a team and enjoy a variety of tasks within your remit.

The successful applicant will:

Be confident in the use of IT systems e.g. Excel, Word
Have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively
Have the ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines
Have the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Have good written skills, with attention to accuracy and detail
Be able to respond appropriately to customer needs

For further information please contact Jennifer Brydon, Area Business Support Manager – e-mail Jennifer.brydon@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.