Advanced Pupil Support Worker, St Mary's Primary School Bathgate, 496.105 - WEL09617

West Lothian Council; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an enthusiastic advanced pupil support worker to join a dedicated nursery team in Bathgate. The role requires registration with the SSSC and a commitment to fostering a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have experience or a strong desire to work with young children in an educational setting. This position offers the chance to be part of a well-respected community-focused school, promoting collaborative improvement plans for each learner.

Qualifications

• Must register with the SSSC within six months of commencing the post.
• Experience working with children in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and nurture children in the nursery.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team.
• Develop improvement plans for individual learners.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Collaboration

Nurturing ethos

Education

Registration with SSSC

Job description

Job advert

18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 04 January 2026

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.

St. Mary's R.C. Primary School is a large denominational school serving the community of Bathgate. The school roll is currently 315 pupils, arranged in 13 classes and a small group setting. In addition to this there is a nursery class which opened in April 2021 and is housed in a separate building within the school's grounds. The nursery has capacity to provide a care service to a maximum of 64 children, with no more than 10 aged 2-3 years old, full day Monday - Thursday during term time, to support the Scottish Government requirement of 1140 hours of early learning and childcare provision.

St. Mary's Primary and Nursery Class has a very good reputation within the local community and enjoy strong links with a number of local organisations and businesses. These partnerships strengthen our collaborative working and capacity for improvement. There is a strong, collaborative, nurturing and inclusive ethos. Staff work well together to develop an improvement plan which supports each and every learner as an individual.

We are seeking an enthusiastic advanced pupil support worker to join the dedicated team in the nursery.

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 Fiona McKerral, Headteacher e-mail: [e-mail]