Pupil Support Worker, St Marys Primary School, 487.03

Job Advert

20 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 10^th August 2025

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

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

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.

Polbeth Nursery provides early learning and childcare to the villages of West Calder, Polbeth and the surrounding area.  The setting is open 50 weeks per year and provides a mixture of full day and half day places. The setting has spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor and garden area.  Polbeth Nursery falls under the management of St. Mary’s Primary School.

Polbeth Nursery is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker within our Nursery team. As a member of the nursery team you will work to support the provision of a high-quality learning environment for all children promoting challenge, curiosity and creativity.

The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences.

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 children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council

For further information please contact Tayloranne Kelly, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: tayloranne.kelly@westlothian.org.uk