Pupil Support Worker, Simpson Primary School, 508.31 - WEL10729


Company:	West Lothian Council current
Salary:	£26,785 to £27,235 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bathgate, EH48 2SG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Sept 2026

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20 hrs per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027

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

Simpsons Primary School and Nursery Class is situated in Westerinch, Bathgate and is open 50 weeks per year with staff working flexibly across the opening hours. This post is Monday – Thursday – 1pm- 6pm.

Simpsons PS Nursery Class is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and nurturing Pupil Support Worker to join the team in the nursery. 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, caring 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 Scottish Social Services Council. The successful candidate will have three months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC and to start working towards a relevant qualification with a 5 year period. 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 Liz Notman, ELC Area Support Manager – e-mail:

elizabeth.notman@westlothian.org.uk

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