Pupil Support Worker, Armadale Primary School, 496.133 - WEL09645

West Lothian Council current; Armadale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority education provider in Armadale is looking for an enthusiastic Pupil Support Worker to support learning and teaching. This role involves creating a safe and inclusive environment for students. Candidates must register with the SSSC and join the PVG Scheme. This position promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Six months to register with SSSC upon commencement.
• Required to join the PVG Scheme for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and teaching as a Pupil Support Worker.
• Provide a safe and inclusive environment for students.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Hardworking

Reliability

Education

Registration with SSSC

Job description

Job advert

25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed term until 13 April 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.

Armadale Primary School is a non-denominational school which serves the community of Armadale, West Lothian. The school has 12 Primary classes and an ELC setting which is open 50 weeks per year.

The school is management team consists of the Head Teacher with a leadership team consisting of one Acting DHT, a Principal Teacher and an Acting Principal Teacher. We also have a staff team consisting of support for learning staff, a full teaching team as well as a supportive pupil support team, an ELC team and admin and clerical staff. The school runs a very successful Breakfast Club which is well attended by the children. We have a fully supportive Parent Council which is very active in school, especially in the areas of fundraising and general parental communication and liaison.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable pupil support worker to join our support team to support learning and teaching. The Pupil Support Worker will report directly to the Senior Leadership Team. They will provide a safe, secure and inclusive school environment that builds the confidence of young people to enhance their ability to learn.

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 Margaret Johns, Headteacher e-mail: [e-mail]