Advanced Pupil Support Worker, East Calder Primary School, 495.46 - WEL09476
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,498.00 to £29,563.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 September 2025 |
| Location: | East Calder, EH53 0BL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Lothian Council current |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | WEL09476 |
Summary
Job advert
22.75 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 13 April 2026
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.
East Calder Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the village of East Calder and the surrounding community. The school sits within the West Calder High School cluster. At present, the total school roll is 370 pupils including a nursery provision for up to 74 children in the morning/afternoon and full day sessions. There is a growing school role due to the number of new houses being built within the community.
The school works very closely with the West Calder High School cluster schools. There are well developed and mutually successful and supportive partnership links with local community groups and businesses, The school and ELC have earned a very good reputation within the community and are both very well supported by the parent council and the wider parent forum.
At East Calder Primary, you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Advanced Pupil Support Worker who can provide 1:1 support with one of our ELC learners – Monday - Thursday. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and additional support needs.
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 further information please contact Fiona Stewart, Head Teacher e-mail: fiona.stewart3@westlothian.org.uk
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