Pupil Support Worker, Mid Calder Primary School ELC, 484.55

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30.75 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term to 21 April 2025

We are seeking an enthusatic pupil support working to join the team in the nursery.  The setting is open 50 week per year. Mid Calder Primary and ELC is a non-denominational primary school serving the village of Mid Calder and the surrounding community. At present the school roll is 180 pupils as well as 54 children in our nursery. The staff consists of the Head Teacher and one Principal Teacher and 12 teaching staff (full time and part time). There are 8 classes within the school.  In the nursery we have an Early Years Officer and five Nursery Nurses.  We have seven PSWs and two Supervisory Assistants providing support throughout the school. The school’s catchment area consists of the village of Mid Calder, both conservation village itself and the housing estates to the west of the village.

Our nursery prides itself on its strong culture of outdoor learning which provides motivating and creative experiences offered to all children. As a result, children make very good progress across all areas of their learning. 

Working hours for the post are:

Mon 2.15pm - 6.15pm

Tue 8am - 6.15pm

Wed 8am - 6.15pm

Thu 2.15pm - 6.15pm

Fri 8am - 11.45am

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

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.

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 the West Lothian Council

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