ELC Practitioner x 2, West Lothian Civic Centre, 499.29 - WEL09906

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

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is hiring two enthusiastic ELC Practitioners for temporary positions to provide essential support across diverse early learning and childcare settings. Successful candidates will join a supportive team and must register with the SSSC within a specified period. This role emphasizes dedication to high-quality education and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The positions are based in the Livingston area, with a commitment to professional development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must register with SSSC within the first three months.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to support diverse children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide short term support across council early learning settings.
• Report to quality improvement officer for performance.
• Adapt to various childcare settings as required.

Skills

Enthusiasm for early childhood education

Ability to work in diverse settings

Registration with the SSSC

Education

Relevant qualification in Early Learning and Childcare

Job description

# ELC Practitioner x 2, West Lothian Civic Centre, 499.29Ref no:: WEL09906Published:: 18/12/2025Closes:: 01/01/2026Location:: West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, EH54 6FFSalary:: £31,046 - £32,866 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 36 hours per week## Job Advert**2 x 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026**This post will be externally funded and will not be funded by PEF.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.We are seeking two enthusiastic ELC practitioners to join the central Early Years Team to provide short term support across council term time early learning and childcare settings. You will be allocated a base school, but the requirements of the role are to provide short term cover in any West Lothian ELC setting.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.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 Maria Brown, Quality Improvement Officer (Early Years) Strategic e-mail: [e-mail]## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement