Pupil & Family Support Worker (Term-Time) (Fixed Term) - WDN05977

West Dunbartonshire Council; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a Pupil and Family Support Worker to provide essential support to children and families at Knoxland Primary. This fixed-term position emphasizes flexible support during key transition times in children's education. Candidates should possess experience working with children and demonstrable administrative skills, along with a commitment to enhancing the lives of young people.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive pension scheme

Employee wellbeing supports

Counselling services

Discounts at national supermarkets and local retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children is essential.
• Membership of the PVG scheme is necessary.
• Passionate about working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible support as a Pupil and Family Support Worker.
• Support children and families during transition times.
• Assist in their learning journeys.

Skills

Admin skills

IT skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

Job Description

This is a fixed-term post until 19th December 2025.

The salary will be pro-rata'd to the term-time hours worked.

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Would you enjoy working in a supportive environment supporting West Dunbartonshire's young people and their families on their learning journey?

West Dunbartonshire Council offers an opportunity for a highly motivated, flexible individual who is passionate about working with children, young people, and their families.

The successful candidate will provide flexible support as a Pupil and Family Support Worker at Knoxland Primary.

If you have experience supporting children and possess good admin/IT/literacy/numeracy skills, we want to hear from you.

In return, you will receive relevant training, support from a dedicated team, and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including mental health and financial wellbeing supports, discounts at national supermarkets and local retailers, and schemes like our cycle to work scheme.

Our employees enjoy generous annual leave and a comprehensive pension scheme, which significantly enhances the overall package.

While there are some parameters to consider, our Pupil & Family Support Workers play a key role in supporting children and families during transition times, beyond the start and finish of the school day.

Interviews are scheduled for 26/06/2025.

Requirements

This role is considered a Regulated Role with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Membership of the PVG scheme is essential. Further details can be found here.

Preferred applicants will need to join the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG update check before a formal offer is made.

Responsibilities

Employment for this role is excepted from section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are not required to disclose spent convictions; however, failure to do so could lead to dismissal or disciplinary action if employed.

The Individual

West Dunbartonshire Council is recognized as one of the top ten flexible employers, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Additional benefits include:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days over time, plus 8 fixed public holidays
• Access to employee wellbeing supports, including occupational health and counselling services

We look forward to hearing from you. Please complete the application, highlighting your experience and why you are suitable for this role.

For more about West Dunbartonshire Council, visit here. Additional details on working for us are available here.