ELC Practitioner x 2, Howden St Andrews Primary School, 496.123 - WEL09635

West Lothian Council; Howden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks enthusiastic practitioners to join their nursery team. The role involves developing high-quality learning experiences for children, ensuring positive behavior strategies, and requires registration with the SSSC within six months. Applicants should hold HNC/SVQ3 in Early Education and demonstrate relevant experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to support early learning in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote high quality learning experiences for all children.
• Ensure effective use of positive behaviour strategies for all children.
• Work within a nursery team supporting early learning and the Early Years Officer.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Knowledge of positive behaviour strategies

Experience in early education

Education

HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare

Job description

Overview

2 x 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 13 April 2026

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.

Howden St. Andrew's Primary is a denominational school which was established in February 1970. It has a Nursery Class and stages P1-P7 with a current roll of 338, led by an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Senior Leadership team. The catchment area serves Howden, Craigshill, Ladywell and Livingston Village. The shared vision, values and aims ensure that a relationship-based approach and well-being is the priority for learners, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking 2 x enthusiastic practitioners to join our nursery team within the setting supporting early learning and the Early Years Officer. The post holder will develop and promote high quality learning experiences for all children within the establishment, and will ensure the effective use of positive behaviour strategies for all children in partnership with staff, parents and other appropriate professionals. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work on a rota across the opening hours.

Qualifications and requirements

• 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. 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.

Additional information

For further information please contact Angela Gardner, Head Teacher - e-mail: angela.gardner@