Pupil Support Worker (ELC), Winchburgh Primary School, 497.24 - WEL09682. Job in Broxburn Educa[...]

West Lothian Council; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland seeks a qualified candidate for a role in Early Learning and Childcare at Winchburgh ELC. The successful applicant will support children's development and learning, working closely with a dedicated team. Registration with the SSSC is required. This position offers a fixed-term contract of 30 hours per week until April 2026.

Qualifications

• This position requires registration with the SSSC within six months.
• Must submit your application to SSSC within three months of start date.
• Experience in early learning and childcare settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in Winchburgh ELC.
• Support individual needs of each child.
• Implement the School Improvement Plan.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Ability to provide high-quality interactions

Flexibility

Job description

Job advert

30 hours per week, 52.14 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.

Winchburgh Primary School and ELC serve the communities of Winchburgh in West Lothian and surrounding areas.

Our nursery (ELC) is at the heart of our establishment and we value the essential work that takes place in the Early Learning and Childcare Setting. It is in the ELC that children and families are supported to form an attachment that will support every child to reach their developmental and early learning goals.

Winchburgh ELC offers children a wide range of learning experiences. We manage continuous improvement through robust self-evaluation and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.

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 experiences. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly across the opening hours.

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 Maureen McGillivray, ELC Area Manager e-mail: m.mcgillivray@