ELC Practitioner, Holy Family Nursery, 508.45 - WEL10748


Company:	West Lothian Council current
Salary:	£32,134 to £34,011 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Winchburgh, EH52 6UE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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18 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 11

th April 2027

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.

Holy Family ELC, part of Holy Family Primary School and serves the community of Winchburgh in West Lothian. The setting is open 50 weeks per year, staff work flexibly across the opening hours 7:45am until 6:20pm.

Our nursery (ELC) is at the heart of our establishment, we value the essential work that takes place in the Early Learning and Childcare Setting. It is in the ELC that children and families are supported to form an attachment that will support every child to reach their developmental and early learning goals.

Holy Family ELC offers children a wide range of learning experiences. We manage continuous improvement through robust self-evaluation and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.

The successful candidate will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing a sound knowledge of child development and will respond to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning experiences. The days required are Wednesday and Thursday and alternate Fridays.

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 information please contact Maureen McGillivray, ELC Area Manager e-mail: m.mcgillivray@westlothian.org.uk

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