ELC Practitioner x

Overview

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels. 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. The total school roll is 370 pupils, including a nursery provision for up to 74 children in the morning/afternoon and full day sessions.

The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly across the opening hours. There is a growing school roll due to the number of new houses being built within the community.

Role
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We are seeking 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.

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. The SSSC stipulates you must submit your application within three months of your start date.

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.

For further information please contact Betty Skinner, ELC Area Support Manager.