ELC Practitioner, Knightsridge Primary School, 509.73 - WEL10881

West Lothian Council current; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Knightsridge Early Years Centre in West Lothian is seeking a nurturing Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. The role requires working 15.5 hours per week across a 7.45am–6.15pm rota, with a fixed-term contract until 15 August 2027.

The position involves 50 weeks per year and requires SSSC registration within six months of starting. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer a supportive environment to develop skills in early years education and safeguarding, including

Qualifications

• Requires registration with SSSC (within six months)
• Flexibility to work on a rota across opening hours

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality learning experiences for 2–5 year olds in nursery
• Collaborate with parents and partners to support each child’s development
• Work as part of a forward-looking nursery team to deliver on the curriculum

Skills

SSSC registration

Early years knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

ELC Practitioner, Knightsridge Primary School, 509.73 - WEL10881

15.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels.

Knightsridge Early Years Centre is looking for a nurturing and highly motivated Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. The nursery is open 50 weeks of the year for children aged 2-5 years providing a mixture of full-day and half-day places. Staff work flexibly across the opening hours on a rota.

This is a fixed term post until August 2027 for 15.5 hours per week. The hours will be worked Monday and Tuesday working within a shift rota between the hours 7.45am - 6.15pm

Our Early Years Centre works collaboratively to provide high-quality learning experiences for all children. We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who will bring enthusiasm and a good knowledge of the early level curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate their nurturing approach and dedication to getting it right for all children.

They will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing sound knowledge of child development and responding to the individual needs of each child by providing high-quality interactions and learning experiences. They will work in partnership with our parents and partners to ensure we are getting it right for all our learners.

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.

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.

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 Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

For further information please contact Lynsey McQuade, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: