Job Advert
36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 09 August 2026
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 16 th December 2025
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.
Woodlands ELC is part of St John Ogilvie PS and serves the area of Livingston North including Deans, Eliburn and Knightsridge.
We are seeking an enthusiastic pupil support worker to join the nursery team within the setting supporting early learning and the Early Years Officer/Teacher. The post holder will develop and promote high quality learning experiences for all children within the establishment. Will ensure the effective use of positive behaviour strategies for all children in partnership with staff, parents and other appropriate professionals. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibliy across the opening hours.
Working hours will be allocated monthly and will include a mixture of early and late shifts following the pattern below. Applicants must be able to work all allocated shift patterns.
Early: 07:45 – 16:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 12:00 Friday
Late: 09:45 – 18:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 12:00 Friday
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 Joanne McKissack, Headteacher – e-mail: joanne.mckissack@westlothian.org.uk