Job advert
8 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 09 August
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
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.
Glenvue Nursery School is situated in the Dedridge area of Livingston and is part of the Dedridge Primary School Campus. The nursery is a stand-alone site within the campus and currently operates on four full days on Monday-Thursday during term time. The ELC has space for 32 children aged 3-5 and space for up to 10 eligible 2-year-olds.
The nursery is mostly open plan, with three outdoor areas which are well used by the nursery, with two free play areas including a wild garden area at the side of the nursery. Staff encourage children to play outdoors often and offer a range of learning and play experiences across the curriculum.
We have a passionate and experienced team at Glenvue ELC and we seeking an enthusatic pupil support work to join the team. As a Pupil Support Worker you will be responsible for supporting the staff to deliver experiences for learners in the nursery by providing a mixture of pastoral, nurturing and educational roles and supervising/supporting meal times.
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
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act. From 28 February 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 Barney Todd, Depute Headteacher e-mail: