Pupil Support Worker, Mid Calder Primary School, 510.08 - WEL10930

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a motivated Pupil Support Worker at Mid Calder Primary School. The role focuses on supporting learning and teaching, working with staff to assist pupils and contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment.

A PVG scheme and SSSC registration are required, with a six-month window to register after starting. The post is 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, on a fixed-term basis until 11 April 2027, with eligibility for PVG scheme updates and ongoing

Qualifications

• Supports learning and teaching in a primary school setting.
• Works with teaching staff to assist pupils with learning.
• Contributes to safeguarding and PVG scheme requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and teaching as a Pupil Support Worker.
• Assist pupils under supervision of teaching staff.
• Support inclusion and wellbeing of pupils during school activities.

Skills

Pupil support

Learning support

Education

SSSC registration required

Job description

Job Advert

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

25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11 April 2027

Mid Calder Primary School is a non-denominational primary school serving the village of Mid Calder and the surrounding community. At present the school roll is 193 pupils as well as a 30:30 nursery provision. The staff consists of the Head Teacher, Principal Teacher and 13 teaching staff.

Mid Calder PS works very closely with its cluster schools and have 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 Mid Calder Primary School you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker to support learning and teaching.

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. 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 Robbie Taylor, Head Teacher e-mail: Robbie.taylor1@

Interviews for this post will be held on 20 th November 2026.