Pupil Support Worker, Southdale Primary School, 498.82

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25.50 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 13 April 2026

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

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.

Southdale Primary School and ELC is a non-denominational school serving the village of Armadale. We are seeking an enthuiastic Pupil Support Worker to join the support team, to provide a high standard of support to classes, groups and / or individual pupils in order to ensure effective learning and teaching experiences which meet the needs of all our children.

The school is currently staffed by the Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, Principal Teacher and has 11 classes. The school is supported effectively by a small team of Pupil Support Workers, who assist pupils across the school.  The hours of work are

Mon – 8.00am – 3.00pm (ELC)

Tues – 9.00am – 3.00pm (School)

Wed – 9.00am – 3.00pm (School)

Thurs – 9.00am – 3.00pm (school)

Fri – 9.00am – 12.30pm (school)

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 Vicky Fish, Headteacher – e-mail: vicky.fish@westlothian.org.uk