Pupil Support Worker, Kirkhill Primary School, 509.07 - WEL10815

West Lothian Council; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council in Broxburn is seeking a dedicated pupil support worker for Krikhill Primary School nursery. You will support children in early learning with a focus on responsive, developmentally appropriate interactions and play-based learning.

The role requires SSSC registration within six months of starting, PVG scheme clearance, and a willingness to work flexibly across 32 hours per week on a 7:45am–6:20pm pattern. This fixed-term post runs until 15 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC required within six months of start.
• Experience supporting children in early learning and childcare.
• Ability to work flexibly across opening hours.

Responsibilities

• Respond to individual needs of each child with high-quality interactions.
• Provide learning experiences within a varied curriculum and outdoor spaces.
• Work as part of a forward-thinking team.
• Adhere to safeguarding and PVG requirements.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Team work

Communication skills

Education

SSSC registration

Job description

Job Advert

32 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.

Krikhill Primary School and nursery situated in the Broxburn area of West Lothian and the nursery is located in the Primary School building. We have a range of full time and half day placements and the nursery is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly across the opening hours.

A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic pupil support worker to join our well-established team within Krikhill Primary School nursery class (ELC). Within Kirkhill Primary School ELC we offer a wide and varied curriculum with play at the centre. We benefit from a large outdoor spaces which we are hoping to further develop over the coming session. 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.

Working hours will be 32 hours worked over Monday-Thursday, on a shift pattern between the hours of 7:45am-6:20pm.

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. 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 Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

For further information please contact Allanah-Marie Cook, ELC Area Support Manager - e-mail: [e-mail]

Proposed start date of 5 th January 2027.