ELC Practitioner x 2, St Pauls Primary School, 487.21

Job Description

36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year – Fixed term until 10^th August 2025

The nursery at St Pauls PS currently offers placements to pupils from Monday – Thursday (7:45am – 6:15pm) and Friday (8.00 -11:50pm) over 50 weeks of the year. Staff work flexibly across the opening hours on a rota.

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

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.

The post holders will be members of the nursery team with 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, will ensure the effective use of positive behaviour strategies for all children in partnership with staff, parents and other appropriate professionals. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated ELC Practitioners who are keen to develop outdoor play experiences.

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.

For further information please contact Betty Skinner, ELC Area Manager e-mail: betty.skinner@westlothian.org.uk

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.

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