Pupil Support Worker, Deans Primary School, 499.38 - WEL09902

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

Job summary

A local primary school in Livingston is seeking a Pupil Support Worker for a part-time, temporary position. The ideal candidate will support children's health, wellbeing, and learning, ensuring a secure environment. Applicants should have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children. This role requires registration with the SSSC and offers 24 hours of work per week over 38 weeks per year. The school is committed to inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide general support related to children's care, health, and wellbeing.
• Understanding of supporting pupils in an educational setting.
• Experience fostering positive relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing support to children.
• Work effectively within an Early Learning and Childcare team.
• Ensure a safe learning environment for all children.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

# Pupil Support Worker, Deans Primary School, 499.38Ref no:: WEL09902Published:: 18/12/2025Closes:: 01/01/2026Location:: Deans Primary School, Deans South, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8DBSalary:: £25,884 - £26,316 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 24 hours per week## Job Advert**24 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026**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.Deans Primary School nursery class is seeking to appoint a nurturing and motivated pupil support worker. The successful candidate will have a positive approach to working with children by providing general support in relation to the child’s individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety; to ensure a secure and safe learning environment.The candidate should be solution focussed with an understanding of supporting pupils within an educational setting and how to foster positive relationships. Candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be required to work effectively as part of our ELC team to support the learning of the children. The setting is open 38 weeks per year and is open for children 8.00am – 3.30 pm Monday – Thursday.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 Elaine Butcher, Headteacher: e-mail: [e-mail]## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement