Pupil Support Worker, St Nicholas Primary School, 496.107 - WEL09619

Job advert

28.17 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 09 August 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 is a denominational school which provides for nursery children and stages P1-P7 with a current roll of 393 and 65 in the nursery.   Its catchment area caters for children living in Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station and Dechmont.

St Nicholas Primary School is an integral part of the local community both educationally and socially. There are active and effective Parish / Community links through St. John Cantius and St Nicholas RC Church in Broxburn. Strong links also exist with Sinclair Academy, Winchburgh and the cluster primary schools. The school works closely with the Parent Council, local parish and wider community.

We are now seeking a motivated Pupil Support Worker to join our school team.

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 Siobhan Kellock, Headteacher : e-mail : siobhan.kellock@westlothian.org.uk