ELC Practitioner, Murrayfield Primary School, 498.46 - WEL09812
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,046.00 to £32,866.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Lothian Council current |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | WEL09812 |
Summary
Job Advert
15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 13 April 2026
West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels
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.
Murrayfield Early Learning Centre (ELC), located in Blackburn, operates during term time with attendance hours from 8:15 AM to 3:45 PM. We are currently seeking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Early Learning Centre (ELC) practitioners on a fixed-term basis, for 15 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday), through to 30th March 2026.
We are looking for individuals who possess a strong knowledge of early childhood play and development, and who are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences. The role will involve collaborating effectively with our nursery team to plan, evaluate, and report on the progress of the children in our care.
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
For further enquiries please contact Rebecca Brown (ELC Area Support Manager) rebecca.brown@westlothian.org.uk
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