Pupil Support Worker, Calderwood Primary School, 499.35 - WEL09899

Ktpws; East Calder; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nursery and school in East Calder is seeking a dedicated Pupil Support Worker to join their team on a part-time basis. This role involves providing high-quality support to young children, ensuring their developmental needs are met. The position requires teamwork and flexibility, with a focus on creating positive learning experiences. Successful applicants must register with the SSSC within six months of starting. A commitment to fostering diversity in the workplace is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must register with the SSSC within six months.
• Experience in supporting children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality interactions with children.
• Respond to the individual needs of each child.
• Work as part of a motivated team.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Ability to work flexibly

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

# Pupil Support Worker, Calderwood Primary School, 499.35Ref no:: WEL09899Published:: 17/12/2025Closes:: 31/12/2025Location:: Calderwood Primary School, 1 Nethershiel Road, East Calder, EH53 0GUSalary:: £25,884 - £26,316 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 20 hours per week## Job Advert**20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 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.Calderwood Nursery School is situated within the village of East Calder and serves the local area. The setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between three and five. The nursery provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor and garden area. Calderwood Nursery falls under the management of Calderwood Primary School, which is situated in the same building. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.Calderwood Nursery School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated part time Pupil Support Worker to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward-thinking team, which has a sound knowledge of child development and responds to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences.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.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.For further information please contact Lisa Mushet, ELC Area Support Manager: [e-mail]## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement