Advanced Pupil Support Worker, Windyknowe Primary School, 499.37 - WEL09901

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; Old Graden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Scotland is seeking an Advanced Pupil Support Worker for Windyknowe Primary School. This role involves providing 1:1 support to students with additional needs and collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates must register with the SSSC within six months of starting. The position offers a fixed-term contract of 25 hours per week for 38 weeks per year, with interviews scheduled for January 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC required within six months.
• Experience working with vulnerable children preferred.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a school pupil.
• Work as part of a committed staff team.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment for learning.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Ability to provide 1:1 support

Understanding of additional support needs

Job description

Job Advert

25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 13 April 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

Windyknowe Primary School is a non‑denominational school serving the town of Bathgate and the surrounding community. The school sits within the Armadale High School cluster. At present, the total school roll is 376 pupils including a nursery provision covering morning / afternoon and full day sessions.

Windyknowe Primary School works very closely with its cluster schools. There are well developed and mutually successful and supportive partnership links with local community groups and businesses. The school and ELC have earned a very good reputation within the community and are both very well supported by the parent council and the wider parent forum.

At Windyknowe Primary School you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Advanced Pupil Support Worker who can provide 1 : 1 support one of our school pupils. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward‑thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and additional support needs.

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.

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.

Interviews will be held on Monday 12th January 2026.

For further information please contact John Cloherty, Head Teacher e‑mail :

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