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West Lothian Council current; Longridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Longridge Primary School within West Lothian Council is recruiting an ELC Practitioner to join a forward-thinking team. The role focuses on supporting high-quality interactions and learning experiences for children across an ELC setting.

The post requires SSSC registration within six months of starting, and PVG scheme compliance prior to formal offer. The position runs a 36-hour week with specific early-morning to afternoon shifts, including school holidays when the ELC remains open.

Qualifications

• Postholder must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or provide equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the team to achieve positive outcomes for all children by developing a high-quality learning environment.
• Provide high-quality interactions and learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
• Demonstrate commitment to the school's visions and values as part of a forward-thinking team.

Education

HNC/SVQ3 in Early Education and Childcare

Job description

ELC Practitioner, Longridge Primary School, 508.46 - WEL10751

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 15

th August 2027

Interviews will be held at Longridge Primary School on Tuesday 6

th October 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.

Longridge Primary School Nursery Class are seeking an ELC Practitioner who will demonstrate commitment to our visions and values and is motivated to work as part of our team. The ELC Practitioner will support the team to achieve positive outcomes for all our children by developing a high-quality learning environment which promotes quality interactions, challenge, curiosity and creativity.

This is a 36 hour, 52.14 week, fixed term contract in our ELC setting. Please note you will be required to work on a shift pattern Monday - Thursday between the hours of 7.45am and 6.15pm and Fridays between the hours of 7.45am and 12.45pm including during school holidays when our ELC setting will remain open.

The post-holder must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or provide equivalent qualifications.

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 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. 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 more information, please contact Taylor Anne Kelly, ELC Area Support Manager, e-mail: [e-mail]