ELC Practitioner, Knightsridge Primary School, 505.86 - WEL10511

Advert 15.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027. West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels. 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 backgrounds.

Knightsridge Early Years Centre is looking for a nurturing and highly motivated Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. The nursery is open 50 weeks of the year for children aged 2-5 years providing a mixture of full-day and half-day places. Staff work flexibly across the opening hours on a rota. This is a fixed term post until 17 August 2027 for 15.5 hours per week. The hours will be worked Monday and Tuesday working within a shift rota between the hours 7.45am - 6.15pm.

Our Early Years Centre works collaboratively to provide high-quality learning experiences for all children. We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who will bring enthusiasm and a good knowledge of the early level curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate their nurturing approach and dedication to getting it right for all children. They will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing sound knowledge of child development and responding to the individual needs of each child by providing high-quality interactions and learning experiences. They will work in partnership with our parents and partners to ensure we are getting it right for all our learners.

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 by West Lothian Council.

For further information please contact Lynsey McQuade, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: lynsey.mcquade@westlothian.org.uk. Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 22 July 2026.