ELC Practitioner, East Calder Primary School, 492.104

West Lothian Council; East Calder; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a motivated ELC Practitioner to join the East Calder nursery team. This part-time role is focused on providing high-quality interaction with children, supporting their development through tailored educational experiences. The position requires HNC/SVQ3 qualifications and registration with SSSC to ensure compliance with child protection laws.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in early year's educational establishment required.
• SSSC registration required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, caring interactions with children.
• Deliver learning and teaching experiences based on individual needs.
• Work flexibly across the nursery's opening hours.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

High quality interactions

Caring interactions

Flexibility

Education

HNC/SVQ3 in Early Education and Childcare

Job description

Salary: £29,844 - £31,609 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 18 hours per week

Job Advert

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

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.

East Calder nursery are seeking to appoint a highly motivated ELC Practitioner to join our nursery 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 each child, providing high quality, caring interactions and learning and teaching experiences. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff require to work flexibly across the opening hours.

The post-holder must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or provide equivalent qualifications and be able to demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in an early year’s educational establishment. This position requires registration with the SSSC as a practitioner.

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 Diane Young, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail:[e-mail]