ELC Practitioner, Parkhead Primary School, 501.82

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.

Parkhead Primary School ELC is seeking to appoint a nurturing and motivated practitioner to join the team in the nursery. The nursery is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly across the opening hours on a rota.

Monday- Friday working within a shift rota between the hours 7.45am - 6.15pm

The successful candidate will have a positive approach to working with children by providing general support in relation to the child’s individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety; to ensure a secure and safe learning environment.

The candidate should be solution focussed with an understanding of supporting pupils within an educational setting and how to foster positive relationships. Candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be required to work effectively as part of our ELC team to support the learning of the children.

The successful candidate will bring a sound knowledge of early level play and development as well as a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences and interactions whilst effectively working as part of our nursery team to plan, evaluate and report on children’s progress. 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 background.

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. 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.

For further information please contact Chloe McGrath, ELC Area Manager: chloe.mcgrath@westlothian.org.uk