2x ELC Practitioner, Winchburgh Primary School, 509.90 - WEL10897

West Lothian Council current; Winchburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council invites applications for two ELC Practitioner positions at Winchburgh Primary School and nursery class. The nursery operates on a 50-week year with rota-based hours, and the successful candidates will join a forward-thinking team committed to child development and high-quality early learning experiences.

Registration with the SSSC is required, and candidates have six months from start date to complete registration.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC is required.
• Six months from start date to become registered with the SSSC.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality interactions and learning experiences for each child.
• Support children across the nursery and Early Learning and Childcare setting, delivering developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

High quality interactions

Education

Registration with SSSC

Job description

2x ELC Practitioner, Winchburgh Primary School, 509.90 - WEL10897

36 hours, 52.14weeks per year, Fixed term until 15 August 2027

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.

Winchburgh Primary School and nursery class serves the community of Winchburgh in West Lothian. The nursery setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly across the opening hours, 7:45am until 6:20pm on a rota. We are seeking two enthusiastic ELC practitioners to join the team.

Our nursery is at the heart of our establishment; we value the essential work that takes place in the Early Learning and Childcare Setting (ELC). It is in the ELC that children and families are supported to form an attachment that will support every child to reach their developmental and early learning goals.

Winchburgh nursery class offers children a wide range of learning experiences. We manage continuous improvement through robust self-evaluation and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.

The successful candidates will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high-quality interactions and learning experiences.

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 Maureen McGillivray, ELC Area Manager e-mail: [e-mail]