ELC Practitioner, East Calder Primary School, 496.131 - WEL09643

West Lothian Council current; East Calder; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking an ELC Practitioner for East Calder Primary School. This role involves supporting children's positive outcomes in a high-quality learning environment. Candidates must be prepared to register with the SSSC and join the PVG Scheme. The position offers 36 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until April 2026.

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC required within six months of commencement.
• Application for SSSC must be submitted within three months of start date.
• Must join PVG Scheme or undergo PVG Scheme update check before employment offer.

Responsibilities

• Support positive outcomes for children in a committed staff team.
• Develop a high-quality learning environment promoting challenge and creativity.

Job description

Overview

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 13 April 2026

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 Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the village of East Calder and the surrounding community. The school sits within the West Calder High School cluster. At present, the total school roll is 370 pupils including a nursery provision for up to 74 children in the morning/afternoon and full day sessions. There is a growing school role due to the number of new houses being built within the community.

Responsibilities

At East Calder Primary, you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team. We seek an ELC Practitioner who will demonstrate commitment to our visions and values and is motivated to work as part of our team to support positive outcomes for all of our children, developing a high quality learning environment which promotes challenge, curiosity and creativity. The nursery is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly across the opening hours on a rota.

Qualifications and requirements

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 Betty Skinner, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: [e-mail]