Pupil Support Worker Advanced, St Marys Primary School, 506.70 - WEL10593

West Lothian Council; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council’s St. Mary's Primary School in Bathgate is seeking an Advanced Pupil Support Worker to provide 1:1 support with a learner, Monday to Thursday, during term-time 39 weeks per year.

Applicants must register with the SSSC within six months of starting; PVG scheme checks are required before a formal offer. The role forms part of the nursery team with a fixed-term contract until 11 April 2027. Interviews are on 25 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with SSSC.
• PVG Scheme clearance required or to be joined prior to offer.
• PVG update check may be required before a formal offer.
• Applicants must submit within three months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support with one learner (Mon–Thu).
• Work as part of a forward-thinking nursery team.
• Bring knowledge of child development and additional support needs.

Skills

SSSC registration

1:1 support

Job description

Job Advert

12 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11 April 2027

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 25 th August 2026

St. Mary's Primary School is situated within Bathgate and serves the local area. The setting consists of term time learners aged between two and five. The ELC provides learning areas both inside and outside and has links to the local community. The setting is open 39 weeks per year, and staff work term time.

At St. Mary's Primary School, you will become part of a hardworking and committed Nursery team, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Advanced Pupil Support Worker who can provide 1:1 support with one of our learners - Monday - Thursday. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and additional support needs.

Working Monday to Thursday.

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 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.

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.

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

For further information please contact Audrey Mill, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: [e-mail] or Fiona McKerral, Head Teacher email: [e-mail]