Advanced Pupil Support Worker, Knightsridge Early Years Centre, 499.25 - WEL09890

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker for Knightsridge Early Years Centre. This role involves supporting children's individual needs and fostering nurturing relationships to deliver high-quality interactions. The successful candidate will need to register with the SSSC within six months of starting. Join a team focused on innovative education service delivery and flexible working hours, catering for diverse needs and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC required within six months.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual needs of children in the nursery.
• Provide high quality interactions and nurturing relationships.
• Work collaboratively as part of the early years team.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Ability to build nurturing relationships

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Job Advert

25 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 09 August 2026

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels

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.

Knightsridge Early Years Centre are looking for a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker to join the team in the nursery. The setting is open for 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly across the opening hours.

The role of Pupil Support Worker will be to work as part of the early years team, demonstrating a good knowledge of child development. The successful candidate will be part of a support team to meet the individual needs of children and will develop positive and nurturing relationships with children, providing high quality interactions throughout their practice and supporting the emotional needs of pupils.

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 Yvonne Ferguson, Headteacher e-mail: yvonne.ferguson@