Pupil Support Worker, Carmondean Primary School, 502.42

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36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026

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

Carmondean Primary School and nursery is situated in the Deans area of Livingston and serves the local community. The nursery is open 50-weeks per year, providing a mixture of full-day and half-day places. Staff work flexibly across the opening hours. As a member of the ELC team, you will support the provision of a high-quality learning environment for all children, promoting challenge, curiosity and creativity. The building offers spacious learning areas and a large outdoor garden.

Carmondean Primary School Early Learning Centre (ELC) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated pupil support worker to join the nursery team.

The successful candidate will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing sound knowledge of child development and responding to the individual needs of each child by providing high-quality interactions and learning 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 Lynsey McQuade, ELC Area Manager e-mail: lynsey.mcquade@westlothian.org.uk