Pupil Support Worker, Torphichen Primary School, 509.82

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8 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 25 June 2027

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.

Torphichen ELC are seeking to appoint a pupil support worker to join our Nursery team during the hours 11.30-1.30 Monday to Thursday term time.

Torphichen ELC is situated within the village of Torphichen and serves the local area.  The nursery consists of full day learners and is open four days a week – Monday to Thursday.  The building provides a compact but quality learning area, and benefits from access to a small outdoor and garden area as well as access to a much larger community outdoor space.  Torphichen ELC falls under the management of Torphichen Primary School.

The successful candidate will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high-quality interactions and learning.

The successful candidate will bring a sound knowledge of early level play and development as well as a commitment to providing high-quality learning experience sand interactions whilst effectively working as part of our nursery team.  

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.

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.

For further information please contact Marnie Ferguson: marnie.ferguson@westlothian.org.uk