Pupil Support Worker, St Nicholas Primary School, 509.54 - WEL10862

West Lothian Council; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 2,100 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

St Nicholas Primary School in Broxburn, West Lothian, is seeking a Pupil Support Assistant to join its Primary School team. The post is 6 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, Monday to Thursday from 10.30am to 12.00pm, on a fixed-term basis until 15 August 2027.

The successful candidate must register with the SSSC within six months of starting and will undergo PVG scheme checks before employment commences. West Lothian Council supports staff development and safeguarding obligations.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC within six months of starting the post.
• PVG scheme check required prior to commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Join St Nicholas Primary School as a Pupil Support Assistant and support pupils during the day.
• This part-time role runs 6 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 10:30am–12:00pm, 38 weeks per year.

Job description

Job Advert

6 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027

St Nicholas Primary School is a denominational school which provides for nursery children and stages P1-P7 with a current roll of 393 and 65 in the nursery. Its catchment area caters for children living in Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station and Dechmont.

St Nicholas Primary School is an integral part of the local community both educationally and socially. There are active and effective Parish/ Community links through St. John Cantius and St Nicholas RC Church in Broxburn. Strong links also exist with Sinclair Academy, Winchburgh and the cluster primary schools. Distributed leadership is promoted across the whole staff. Staff demonstrates strong collegiality and teamwork which maintains the positive climate for learning in the school.

The school runs a very successful breakfast club and provides after school clubs at various times throughout the year. We are now seeking a Pupil Support Assistant to join our Primary School team. This post is Monday - Thursday 10.30am - 12.00.

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.