Pupil Support Worker, East Calder Primary School, 509.108 - WEL10916

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a Pupil Support Worker to join the East Calder Primary School nursery team. The role is part-time (26 hours per week, Monday-Thursday) on a fixed term until 15 August 2027, with the nursery open across 50 weeks per year and a rota between 7.45 am and 6.15 pm.

The successful candidate should support child development and pupils with additional needs. Registration with the SSSC is required, and PVG scheme involvement is expected before a formal offer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and additional support needs.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of nursery team to support pupils.
• Provide assistance under the supervision of senior staff.
• Assist in creating a positive learning environment.

Skills

Child development

Additional support needs

Job description

Job Advert

26 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 th August 2027

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels.

East Calder Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the village of East Calder and the surrounding community. The school sits within the West Calder High School cluster. At present, the total school roll is 370 pupils including a nursery provision for up to 74 children in the morning/afternoon and full day sessions. There is a growing school role due to the number of new houses being built within the community.

The school works very closely with the West Calder High School cluster schools. There are well developed and mutually successful and supportive partnership links with local community groups and businesses, The school and ELC have earned a very good reputation within the community and are both very well supported by the parent council and the wider parent forum.

At East Calder Primary, you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker to join the team in the nursery. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and additional support needs. The nursery is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibility on a rota across the opening hours between 7.45 am and 6.15pm. This post is 26 hours per week Monday - Thursday.

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

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.

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.

For further information please contact Cheryl Corrigan, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: cheryl.corrigan@