Job Advert Pupil Support Worker - Fixed term until 9/8/26 Westfield Primary School - Early Learning Centre 24.00 hours per week, 38 weeks 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. Westfield ELC is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Pupil Support Worker within our small team. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of identified children, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences Westfield ELC is situated within the village of Westfield and serves the local area. The nursery consists of full day learners and is open four days a week – Monday to Thursday. The building provides a compact but quality learning area, and benefits from access to a small outdoor and garden area as well as access to a much larger community outdoor space. Westfield ELC falls under the management of Westfield Primary School. 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 2007. From 28 February 2011 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 Marnie Ferguson, Headteacher e-mail: marnie.ferguson@westlothian.org.uk