Pupil Support Worker, Polkemmet Primary School, 508.35

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24 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term Until 11^th April 2027

Polkemmet Primary School is a non-denominational school that serves the community in the West of Whitburn. During session 2026/27 the school roll of 234 is organised over 8 classes in the primary school plus morning, full day and afternoon Early Learning and Childcare sessions.

The school has an excellent relationship with cluster schools, the local community, and the local church. A significant number of our children have barriers to learning and the school works hard to identify and overcome these, priding itself on providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment for our children and their families. We believe that children, ‘have to be well, to do well’ and that we can empower them to “be all they can be”.

Our school values are at the core of everything we do, Kindness, Perseverance and Creativity. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment which prepares our pupils to be Confident, Responsible, Effective, and Successful citizens. Our values effectively inform improvements and our children’s sense of identity with the school.

We are seeking an enthusiastic pupil support worker to join the support team in the school.

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.  Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule.  If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

For further information contact Linda Baxter, Head Teacher e mail – linda.baxter@westlothian.org.uk