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Advanced Pupil Support Worker, St Nicholas Primary School, 498.63 - WEL09829

Job details
Posting date: 18 November 2025
Salary: £27,498.00 to £29,563.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 December 2025
Location: UK
Remote working: On-site only
Company: West Lothian Council current
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: WEL09829

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10 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.


St Nicholas Primary School and ELC is situated within Broxburn and serves the local area. The setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between three and five. The ELC provides learning areas both inside and outside and has links to the local community. The setting is open 50 weeks per year, and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.


At St Nicholas Primary School and ELC, you will become part of a hardworking and committed Nursery team, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Advanced Pupil Support Worker who can provide 1:1 support with some of our learners – on a Monday and Tuesday. 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 Maureen McGillivray, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: m.mcgillivray@westlothian.org.uk

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