Pupil Support Worker, St Mary's Primary School, Polbeth, 494.38 - WEL09364
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,889.00 to £25,302.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Polbeth, EH55 8SR |
| Company: | West Lothian Council current |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WEL09364 |
Summary
Job advert
Please note interviews will be held at Polbeth Nursery on Thursday 31st July 2025
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
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.
Polbeth Nursery is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker within our Nursery team.
The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking nursery team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child whilst providing high quality interactions for all children promoting challenge, curiosity and creativity.
Polbeth Nursery provides early learning and childcare to the villages of West Calder, Polbeth and the surrounding area. The Nursery consists of am, pm and full day learners. The building provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor and garden area. Polbeth Nursery falls under the management of St. Mary’s Primary School Polbeth.
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 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
For more information please contact Taylor Anne Kelly, ELC Area Support Manager
Tayloranne.kelly@westlothian.org.uk
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