At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' welfare and attendance while fostering a positive school environment.
- Company: Join the vibrant Rosehill High School community in East Lothian.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of an innovative school with modern facilities and a focus on creativity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and contribute to a new learning environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 15.16 - 16.3 £ per hour.
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly. Hourly rate of pay: £15.16 - £16.30. Temporary until 31st March 2027.
Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, working during school hours, to be confirmed further. To start asap.
East Lothian Council seek to appoint a positive, resilient and inclusive individual for the position of School Welfare Assistant, at Rosehill High School, on the Wallyford Learning Campus. Our school has rapidly expanded since opening in 2023 and, for session 26-27, we expect around 700 pupils in S1-S6. This role has a specific focus on attendance tracking and meeting pupils' day to day. The candidate will be expected to be in regular phone and/or email communication with families.
Whilst first aid training is a requirement, this could be supported whilst in post and is not required prior to application. This secondary learning facility is designed to support creative approaches to learning, with a range of adaptive teaching spaces. Alongside up to date and digitally enabled classrooms, there is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) wing, a Learning Resource Centre, extensive facilities to support the arts, and a state of the art sport and leisure complex. Learning and teaching on the campus goes beyond the traditional classroom and encompasses outdoor learning and sustainability. The campus also includes a number of community and health spaces to support collaboration between a range of professionals and sectors.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can:
- Communicate clearly and kindly with young people to help reduce any barriers to presence, participation and achievement in school.
- Work as part of the team around children with ASN, building and maintaining strong relationships in the wider school community.
- Exhibit the interpersonal skills required to play a full part in safeguarding and nurturing young people, offering the right balance of challenge and support.
- Use their initiative and work responsively to meet the needs of the young people in their care.
- Commit to viewing themselves as a lifelong learner, seeking out and taking up opportunities to continually improve their practice.
The successful candidate will be at the forefront of a growing school community and have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a brand new place of learning, in which everyone can thrive.
Job Details: To provide general welfare support and assistance to staff and pupils throughout. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications
- Valid First Aid Certificate or qualified to administer first aid.
- PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Additional Information: For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo. If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us. If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
