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West Lothian Council current; East Calder; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a part-time Pupil Support Worker for St Paul’s Primary School in East Calder. The role supports nursery learners aged three to five, with am/pm slots, and requires a flexible rota across opening hours.

The post is Monday – Thursday, 20 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 15 August 2027. The successful candidate must register with SSSC within six months and will join a PVG scheme as required.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC within six months of starting.
• PVG Scheme Update checks may be required, cost borne by the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual learning needs of each child and contribute to high-quality interactions and learning experiences.
• Work with the nursery team to deliver teaching and learning across am/pm sessions on a rota basis.

Job description

Pupil Support Worker, St Paul's Primary School, 508.20 - WEL10722

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

20 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15

th August 2027

St Paul’s Primary School is situated within the village of East Calder and serves the local area. The nursery class consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between three and five years. The nursery provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor and garden area. St Paul’s Nursery falls under the management of St Paul’s Primary School, which is situated in the same building. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours. This post is Monday – Thursday.

The school are seeking to appoint a highly motivated part time Pupil Support Worker to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, support the individual needs of each child and support the delivery of high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences.

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 Betty Skinner, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: