ELC Practitioner, Williamston Primary School ELC, 478.67

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36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year fixed term to 11 August 2024

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

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.

Williamston Primary School is a large, two stream, non-denominational school serving the Murieston area of Livingston which is part of the James Young cluster.  The school role for this sessions is currently 422 pupils, organised over 15 classes, with a further 69 children attending a variety of sessions in the nursery. 

The school benefits from a supportive and proactive Parent Council/PSA group.  They are extremely enthusiastic, supportive and committed to improving the work and life of the school and ELC.

We actively encourage parents and carers to be part of their child’s learning at Williamston Primary School and ELC , sharing updates through our School App, Online Learner Journals and Twitter with photographs and information about what is going on within the school, nursery and individual classes.  The school and ELC welcome feedback from our parents and we regularly engage with our families in a range of virtual ways.

You will find more information about our school, on our school website https://williamstonprimary.westlothian.org.uk/

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.

This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from commencement in this post to register with the SSSC.  If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.