Early Years Practitioner

ThirtySomethingFashion; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a part-time professional to assist in delivering high-quality early learning and childcare services in Aberdeen. The ideal candidate should have SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and a commitment to children's well-being. Flexible working is available to accommodate various needs, creating a supportive environment for both staff and children.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for disability adjustments

Guaranteed interview scheme

Qualifications

• Registration with or eligibility to register with SSSC.
• PVG Membership for regulated work with children or willingness to obtain prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of high-quality early learning.
• Ensure care, health, and safety needs of the children are met at all times.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals involved in children's learning.

Skills

Teamwork

Childcare support

Communication

Education

SVQ Level 2 Social Services - children and young people

Job description

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Job Purpose

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Muirfield School, Aberdeen

Duration: Fixed Term, Part Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above, currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from the employee's first full month's salary payment.

About The Role

To work within a team, assisting the Senior Early Years Practitioner and Early Years Practitioner in the planning and delivery of a flexible, high-quality early learning and childcare service. Meet individual needs of children and their families, ensuring their wellbeing and improving outcomes for all service users.

30 hours Fixed term until July 2026

The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum

• SVQ Level 2 Social Services - children and young people at SCQF Level 6 (or willing to work towards)

• Registration with or eligibility to register with SSSC
• PVG Membership for regulated work with children or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made

The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate

• Assist in the day-to-day running of an early learning and childcare or out-of-school care setting that has a learning environment in which children are encouraged and supported to be safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible, and included

• Work as a member of the team to plan, implement, and evaluate children's learning

• Ensure the care, health, and safety needs of the children are met at all times

• Observe and interact with children to support their learning and contribute to record keeping and reporting of children's progress

• Collaborate with others, including parents and professionals involved in children's learning and development, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity at all times

About Us

Please see Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for most roles in the organization, allowing employees to choose a pattern that suits both them and the organization.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and require reasonable adjustments during the selection process or want more information, please contact us.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For questions related to jobs and application processes for service members and their families, contact us via the dedicated email.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who meet the minimum criteria and are from specific groups, including those with disabilities, care leavers, young people in Aberdeen, and refugees/asylum seekers under the New Scots scheme.

Further information can be found at Aberdeen City Council Jobs.