Pupil Support Worker, Polkemmet Primary School, 493.13 - WEL09223

West Lothian Council; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council seeks a motivated pupil support worker for its Nursery team in Polkemmet ELC. The role involves supporting young children, promoting their development, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Applicants should have a strong understanding of child development and be prepared to register with the SSSC.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of child development is essential.
• Candidates must respond well to individual needs.
• Experience providing high-quality learning interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery children aged two to five.
• Provide high-quality learning experiences.
• Ensure compliance with PVG Scheme regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Ability to respond to individual needs

Providing high-quality interactions

Education

Registration with the SSSC

Job description

Job Advert

Working hours: Monday-Thursday on shift rota, either 7.40-3.55pm or 10.05-6.20pm. Friday 7.50-12.50.

Polkemmet ELC, situated within the village of Whitburn, serves local area children aged two to five. The setting offers spacious indoor learning areas and a large outdoor garden. It operates 50 weeks per year with flexible staff rota.

We are seeking a highly motivated pupil support worker to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of child development, respond to individual needs, and provide high-quality interactions and learning experiences.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from groups under-represented, including people with disabilities, minority ethnic communities, or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

This position requires registration with the SSSC within six months of starting. You must apply within three months of your start date. If already registered, please add West Lothian Council to your account.

The role involves regulated work with children under the PVG Scheme. Candidates will need to join or update their PVG Scheme before a formal offer.

For further information, contact Lynsey Mann, ELCASM, via email at [e-mail].