Pupil Support Worker, Croftmalloch Primary School, 495.18

West Lothian Council; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Whitburn is seeking a motivated pupil support worker to join their nursery team. The role involves supporting children's individual needs while providing quality learning experiences in a flexible working environment. Candidates must register with the SSSC and undergo a PVG check. This is a part-time temporary position with hours averaging 32 per week.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC required within six months of start date.
• Commitment to providing quality learning experiences for children.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of individual children in the nursery environment.
• Work collaboratively with a forward-thinking team.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Ability to provide high-quality interactions

Job description

Location: Croftmalloch Primary Via Raeburn Crescent Whitburn, EH47 8HQ

Salary: £25,884 - £26,316 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 32 hours per week

Job Advert

32 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 13 April 2026

Shift rota Monday- Thursday between the hours 7.45-6.20.

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.

Croftmalloch is situated within the village of Whitburn and serves the local area. The setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between two and five. The ELC provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor, forest and garden area. The setting is open 50 weeks per year, and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.

Croftmalloch ELC are seeking to appoint a highly motivated pupil support worker to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences.

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 Lynsey Mann, ELC Area Support Manager , [e-mail]