ELC Practitioner, Whitdale Primary School, 499.22 - WEL09887

Ktpws; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Whitburn is seeking an ELC Practitioner for a maternity leave cover. This full-time position focuses on providing support for children's care, health, and learning. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a nurturing approach, and experience working in educational settings. Registration with the SSSC is required within six months of starting. This role is a great opportunity to contribute positively to early years education.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of early level play and development.
• Commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support related to children's care and wellbeing.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils.
• Plan, evaluate, and report on children’s progress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Solution-focused approach

Education

Registration with SSSC

Job description

# ELC Practitioner, Whitdale Primary School, 499.22Ref no:: WEL09887Published:: 15/12/2025Closes:: 29/12/2025Location:: Whitdale Primary School, 55A Whitedalehead Road, Whitburn, EH47 8JUSalary:: £31,046 - £32,866 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 36 hours per week## Job AdvertWe 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.Whitdale Primary School ELC is seeking to appoint a nurturing and motivated practitioner for a maternity leave cover. 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 setting is open 50 week per year and staff working flexibly on a rota across the opening hours.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 of our learners.For further information please contact Lynsey Mann, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: [e-mail] 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.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.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement