Pupil Support Worker

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

Job summary

An educational institution in East Calder is seeking a Pupil Support Worker to join their team part-time, working 8 hours a week. The successful candidate will provide vital support to children aged three to five years, ensuring high-quality interactions and learning experiences. The role requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and experience in similar settings is preferred. The position is temporary until August 8, 2026, and offers a salary of £25,884 - £26,316 per year pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Must register with SSSC within three months.
• Work towards a relevant qualification within five years.
• Experience working with vulnerable children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join the Nursery team from Monday to Thursday, 4-6pm.
• Provide high-quality interactions and learning experiences.
• Respond to individual needs of each child.

Skills

Motivated

Knowledge of child development

Quality interaction skills

Education

Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

Relevant qualification within five years

Job description

# Pupil Support Worker, Calderwood Primary School, 500.36Ref no:: WEL09990Published:: 14/01/2026Closes:: 28/01/2026Location:: Calderwood Primary School, 1 Nethershiel Road, East Calder, EH53 0GUSalary:: £25,884 - £26,316 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 8 hours per week## Job Advert**8 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 8 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 working Monday – Thursday 4-6pm. 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 Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). The successful candidate will have three months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC and to work towards a relevant qualification within a five year period.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