Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner

East Ayrshire Council; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

East Ayrshire Council seeks a part-time professional to enhance early learning and childcare services at Netherthird Early Childhood Centre. Candidates will ensure high-quality care for children aged 0-8 years in a nurturing environment, adhering to national standards and practices.

Qualifications

• Details of two references required, including one from a senior manager.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to early learning and childcare services for children aged 0-8.
• Work according to national care standards and Code of Practice.

Job description

Location: Netherthird Early Childhood Centre, Craigens Road, Cumnock, KA18 3AN

Salary: £30,176 - £32,287 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Job Description

Contribute as part of a team to the provision of a quality early learning and childcare service for children aged 0-8 years and their families. Work in accordance with the principles of the national care standards for early education and childcare and abide by the Code of Practice for Social Service Workers.

Requirements

We follow the national guidance on pre-employment checks, namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. During your application process, you should provide details of at least two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. The reference from your current or most recent employer must be from an appropriate senior manager and not from a peer operating at the same level.

Responsibilities

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The Individual

This is a permanent, part-time, term-time position based at Netherthird Early Childhood Centre, Netherthird, Cumnock. The hours are 17.5 per week, worked as directed by the Line Manager, with various work patterns between 7:45 am and 6:15 pm on a rotational basis.

The full-time salary range is £30,176 - £32,287 per annum. The actual part-time, term-time salary range is £12,940 - £13,846 per annum.

For further information, contact Emma Murdoch at [e-mail].

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all community members, including underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic individuals, disabled people, and LGBT individuals. We aim to decrease occupational segregation and encourage women to apply for managerial and underrepresented roles. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.