Pupil Support Worker, St Paul's Primary School, 508.21 - WEL10723


Company:	West Lothian Council current
Salary:	£26,785 to £27,235 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	East Calder, EH53 0ES
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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

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

th August 2027

St Paul’s Primary School and nursery class is situated within the village of East Calder and serves the local area. The nursery consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between three and five. The nursery provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor and garden area. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours. This post is Monday -Thursday 4pm-6pm.

St Paul’s Nursery 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:

elizabeth.skinner@westlothian.org.uk

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