Pupil Support Worker, Bathgate Early Years Centre, 494.73 - WEL09402

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

Job summary

A local education authority in Bathgate is seeking a highly motivated pupil support worker to join their nursery team. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of child development and the ability to respond to children's individual needs while promoting creativity and curiosity. This role requires registration with the SSSC and involves working 26 hours per week from Monday to Thursday.

Qualifications

• Must register with the SSSC within three months.
• Experience with vulnerable children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality interactions for all children.
• Respond to individual needs of each child.
• Support and promote challenge and curiosity.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Ability to support individual needs

Promoting creativity

Education

Relevant qualification (pending registration)

Job description

Job Advert

26 hrs per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 17 April 2026, salary pro rata

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.

Bathgate Early Years Centre is seeking to appoint a highly motivated pupil support worker to join their forward-thinking nursery team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and who will respond to the individual needs of each child whilst providing high quality interactions for all children, promoting challenge, curiosity and creativity.

The successful candidate will work 26 hours, Monday to Thursday, ideally 8am to 3pm, 50 weeks of the year. Interviews will be held Monday 18th August 2025.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have three months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC and work towards a relevant qualification. 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

For further enquiries please contact Rebecca Brown (ELC Area Support Manager) [e-mail]