At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils in a nursery setting, fostering their development and well-being.
- Company: East Calder Primary School, part of a supportive community-focused environment.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a growing school with strong community ties.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team and help shape the future of young learners.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of child development and support needs; SSSC registration required.
The predicted salary is between 28757 - 35147 £ per year.
- Job Advert
- 8 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027
West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels.
East Calder Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the village of East Calder and the surrounding community.
The school sits within the West Calder High School cluster.
At present, the total school roll is 370 pupils including a nursery provision for up to 74 children in the morning/afternoon and full day sessions.
There is a growing school role due to the number of new houses being built within the community.
The school works very closely with the West Calder High School cluster schools.
There are well developed and mutually successful and supportive partnership links with local community groups and businesses, The school and ELC have earned a very good reputation within the community and are both very well supported by the parent council and the wider parent forum.
At East Calder Primary, you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker to join the team in the nursery.
The successful candidate will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and additional support needs.
The nursery is open 50 weeks per year, and staff work flexibly across the opening hours.
The hours for this post are worked Monday – Thursday from 4pm until 6pm.
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
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