Pupil Support Worker Advanced, Pinewood School, 472.61

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29.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Permanent Pupil Support Worker Advanced  (with British Sign Language experience desirable)

It is highly desirable that applicants have BSL Level 2 or above or if partly BSL trained to level 1 are willing to train to that level.

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. The primary department has 71 pupils within 9 classes and the secondary department has 79 pupils within 10 classes. We were delighted to welcome 2 new primary 1 classes to school this session.

During the session 2022/23 the school roll comprised of 149 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, and 30 members of teaching staff and a team of 78 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.

We base our values on creating:

Positive ethos

Independence

Nurturing Environment

Empowering young people

Welcoming

Opportunities for all

Openness

Dedicated to success

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

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.