Early Years Practitioner

MP Training and Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Edinburgh is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their nursery. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and a passion for creating fun learning environments. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and professional development, this position offers a supportive culture and numerous benefits.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave

Pension

Financial and Wellbeing Benefits

Professional Development Programme

Qualifications

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.

Responsibilities

• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Childcare

Safeguarding

Curriculum Understanding

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Salary – From £27,996 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Edinburgh

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Elsie Inglis nursery.

• £27,996 per annum
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child *
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum frameworks
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced PVG Check.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.