Pupil Support Worker, Calderwood Primary School, 508.49 - WEL10750


Company:	West Lothian Council current
Salary:	£26,785 to £27,235 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	East Calder, EH53 0GU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11 April 2027

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

Calderwood Primary School Nursery class is situated within the village of East Calder and serves the local area. The setting 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.

Calderwood Nursery class are seeking to appoint a highly motivated a Pupil Support Worker to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, which has a sound knowledge of child development and responds to the individual needs of each child, providing 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. 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 Lisa Mushet, ELC Area Support Manager:

lisa.mushet@westlothian.org.uk

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