Pupil Support Worker, St Mary's Primary School - Polbeth Nursery, 509.34 - WEL10842

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

Job summary

Polbeth Nursery School, operated by West Lothian Council, invites applications for a Pupil Support Worker to support the Early Years team in delivering high-quality learning and childcare. The role is fixed-term for 36 hours per week across 50 weeks per year, with a rota across opening hours and a PVG Scheme check required.

The post aligns with SSSC registration timelines and is part of education services improvements.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications stated in the job ad.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality early learning and childcare.
• Contribute to children's wellbeing, learning and development.

Job description

Job Advert

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

An opportunity has arisen for a Pupil Support Worker to join the Nursery team at Polbeth Nursery school which is managed by the Headteacher at St Mary's Primary School, Polbeth. Working as part of a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years team, the successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality early learning and childcare that meets the needs of young children and their families.

Polbeth School Nursery provides a nurturing and inclusive learning environment and is committed to promoting positive outcomes for all children. The successful candidate will contribute to creating high-quality learning experiences and supporting children's wellbeing, learning and development. The nursery operates 50 weeks per year, and staff work flexibly across opening hours on a rota basis.

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: Chloe McGrath, ELC Area Manager e-mail: chloe.mcgrath@