ELC Practitioner, Polkemmet Primary School, 499.32 - WEL09896. Job in Bathgate Education & Trai[...]

West Lothian Council; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bathgate seeks an Early Learning Teacher to support children's development in a nursery setting. The ideal candidate should possess a solid knowledge of early level play and development while working effectively as part of a team. This fixed-term role offers 36 hours per week until August 2026 and requires registration with the SSSC. Applicants must also be willing to undergo safeguarding checks to work with vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Registered with the SSSC within six months of starting.
• Commitment to high-quality learning experiences.
• Ability to evaluate and report on children's progress.

Responsibilities

• Respond to individual needs of each child.
• Provide quality interactions and learning experiences.
• Plan, evaluate and report on children's progress.

Skills

Knowledge of early level play and development

Ability to provide high quality interactions

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Overview

Polkemmet Primary School and nursery is situated within the village of Whitburn and serves the local area. The setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between two and five. The ELC provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor and garden area. The setting is open 50 weeks per year, and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will bring a sound knowledge of early level play and development as well as a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences and interactions whilst effectively working as part of our nursery team to plan, evaluate and report on children's progress.

Responsibilities

Respond to the individual needs of each child, provide high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences, plan, evaluate and report on children's progress.

Qualifications

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.

Regulated Work and Safeguarding

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.

Employment Terms

36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026.

Contact

For further information please contact Lynsey Mann, ELC Area Support Manager.