Pupil Support Worker x 2, Greenrigg Primary School 485.41 - WEL08653

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

16 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term to 10 August 2025

8 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term to 10 August 2025
Purpose of the Job

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

Greenrigg Primary School serves the community of Greenrigg in West Lothian.

Our ELC is at the heart of our establishment and we value the essential work that takes place in the Early Learning and Childcare Setting. It is in the ELC that children and families are supported to form an attachment that will support every child to reach their developmental and early learning goals.

Greenrigg ELC offers children a wide range of learning experiences. We manage continuous improvement through robust self-evaluation and implementation of the School Improvement Plan

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 experiences.

We are seeking an enthusiastic pupil support worker to join the team in the nursery which is open 50 week a year. This is a 16hr/52.14 week post and staff are require to work flexibly across the settings opening hours.

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.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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 the 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

For further information contact – Mary Styker, ELCASM – mary.stryker@westlothian.org.uk