Pupil Support Worker, St Paul's RC Primary School, 505.39 - WEL10455

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15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 4 January 2027

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.

St. Paul’s Primary School is located in the town of East Calder. The school’s catchment area serves the villages of East Calder, Mid Calder, Pumpherston and Kirknewton.

St. Paul’s Primary is a Roman Catholic co-educational school. As a denominational primary school, Christian principles and Gospel values underpin the school’s ethos. The school has strong links with Parish of St. Theresa’s and they foster partnerships across the wider faith community. The widespread catchment is reflected in the diversity of our school community.

The school’s Catholic, Christian ethos promotes a safe, happy and inclusive learning environment for all. As a school they are commitment to effective partnership working, self-evaluation and wellbeing enables them to form effective, supportive links with pupils and families.

The school currently have 10 class teachers across 7 class stages and 5 part-time Pupil Support Workers. The school also has a part-time support for learning teacher, a visiting Brass specialist and a P.E. Specialist on a Friday.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable pupil support worker to join our support team to support learning and teaching. The hours are Monday – Thursday 10am -2pm.

This position requires registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. The successful candidate will have three months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC and to start working towards a relevant qualification with a 5 year period. 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 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.

Interviews for this post will be on 24^th June 2026.

For further information please contact Judith McEwan, Headteacher e-mail: Judith.mcewan@westlothian.org.uk