EDUC G2 3436 - Early Years Practitioner - Woodlands ELC (607275) - 3436-436944846

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Hamilton is hiring an Early Years Practitioner for a part-time role, with 18.5 hours per week. Responsibilities include creating learning opportunities and nurturing children in a supportive environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications like NNEB, HNC, or SVQ 3 in Early Years Care. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £17.72 to £18.21 per hour and is committed to the welfare of young children.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Employee Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in an early years environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Possession of relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support and nurture children in a stimulating environment.
• Work as part of an early years team.
• Contribute to planning early learning programmes.

Skills

Active contribution to planning

Nurturing children

Creating stimulating learning opportunities

Education

NNEB

HNC

SVQ 3 Children’s Care Learning & Development

BA Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprentice)

Job description

# EDUC G2 3436 - Early Years Practitioner - Woodlands ELC (607275)Ref no:: 3436-436944846Published:: 07/01/2026Closes:: 22/01/2026Location:: Highstonehall Road, South Lanarkshire, ML3 8LURate:: £17.72 - £18.21 per hourContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 18.5 hours per weekThe application page will open in a new window.**Internal** applicants **MUST** apply via **Opportunity Marketplace.** Please ensure you complete your **SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS** via **“Me”** tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled **“REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.****ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 21st of January 2026, 11:55pm.****Permanent Post.****Location:** Woodlands ELC **Hours:** 18.5 hours per week, not term time. **Work Pattern:** Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday various shifts between 8am - 6pm. **Hourly Rate:** £17.72 - £18.21 per hour.When completing your application, please ensure that you tell us about the following:* Please describe your previous experience of actively contributing to the planning and co-ordination of programmes of learning in an Early Years Establishment.Education Resources are committed to the care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment and are looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner.You will work as an enthusiastic, effective member of an early years team supporting, nurturing children and creating stimulating learning opportunities that deliver a high quality child centred early years provision which meets the needs of our youngest children and their families. You will be an innovative educator who will work in partnership with others.In addition, you will have experience of working within an early years environment and will be committed to ongoing professional development and be in possession of at least one of the following qualifications; NNEB, HNC, SVQ 3 Children’s Care Learning & Development or SVQ 3 Early Years Care & Education, BA Early Learning and Childcare (Graduate Apprentice).You will also be required to meet the registration requirements of a Practitioner with SSSC.View the**If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.****Please Apply online -**All correspondence will be via your email address**Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.****Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.****Legislative Information**This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.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.Please refer to for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.**Overseas Criminal Records Check**An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.**Delivering a Fairer Future**Under the Council’s positive action programme, applications to this post are particularly encouraged from Male applicants.**Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant**South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme* To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.* Up to 33 days annual leave* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)* Occupational sick pay* Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.* Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)**PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.****To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.**The application page will open in a new window.* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement