Pupil Support Worker, harrysmuir Primary School & Inveralmond Early Years Centre , 481.91 - WEL08378

Job Advert

Pupil Support Worker, 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year,

fixed term to 10 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

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.

Inveralmond Early Years Centre is seeking to appoint a nurturing and motivated pupil support worker. We are a 50-week setting providing a mixture of AM, PM, and full-day places. The successful candidate will have a positive approach to working with children by providing general support in relation to the child’s individual care, health and well-being, and safety; to ensure a secure and safe learning environment.

The candidate should be solution-focused with an understanding of supporting children within an educational setting and how to foster positive relationships. 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 candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be required to work effectively as part of our ELC team to support the children's learning.

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.

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.