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West Lothian Council current; Fauldhouse; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council invites applications for a Pupil Support Worker at Falla Hill Primary School in Fauldhouse. The post is 26 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, on a fixed term until 31 March 2027, with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 30th September 2026.

Registration with the SSSC is required within six months of start, and PVG scheme checks will be completed. The school serves Fauldhouse with a dedicated support team.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC (within 6 months of start).
• PVG scheme update or membership required before commencing employment.
• Our council encourages a diverse workforce and welcomes applicants from under-represented groups.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and teaching as part of the school support team.
• Contribute to a hardworking and committed staff environment.
• Adhere to safeguarding and PVG checks as required.

Skills

Pupil Support

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Pupil Support Worker, Falla Hill Primary School, 508.38 - WEL10736

26 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 31

st March 2027

Falla Hill Primary is a non-denominational school serving the village of Fauldhouse, West Lothian. The school, which was built in 1926, extended in 1975, with further rooms created in 2009 provides spacious accommodation for our pupils and staff. Our current school roll is 208 and comprises of eight classes and a nursery class which has morning places, afternoon places and full day provision. This is supported class teachers, early years’officer, nursery nurses and pupil support workers. The senior management team consists of the Head Teacher and Principal teacher. The school is very well supported with admin, clerical, kitchen, cleaning and janitorial staff.

We are seeking an enthusatic pupil support worker to join the support team. At Falla Hill Primary School you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team. We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic Pupil Support Workers to join or support team 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. 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.

Interviews for this post will be held on Wednesday 30

th September 2026.

For further information please contact Martin McCusker, Head Teacher e-mail: