Early Years Practitioner

Tapinoo LLC; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to join their early learning and childcare team. In this role, you will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality educational experiences for children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include planning engaging activities, observing children's progress, and collaborating with parents and professionals. If you are dedicated to fostering children's growth and learning in an inclusive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to excellence in early years education and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in childcare or education are essential for this role.
• Experience in early years education and care is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to childcare and education in an inclusive setting.
• Implement plans for effective early years' services for children.
• Observe and assess children's progress according to guidelines.

Skills

Childcare

Education Planning

Team Collaboration

Observation and Assessment

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7

SNNEB/NNEB

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 6C

Hourly Rate: £15.72 - £16.98

Salary: £28689.33 - £30988.83 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 17/08/2025

Hours: 35

NOTE: The start date for this position will not commence prior to 1 April 2025.

Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part-time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

Recruitment Profile

You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. Contribute through team meetings to the long, medium and short-term planning processes of all aspects of the curriculum in line with local and national guidelines to meet the needs of the individual child in an inclusive setting.
2. As part of the ELC team, implement plans to deliver an effective early years' service to individual children and groups of children by:
1. Setting up high quality spaces and resources - indoor and outdoor.
2. Planning high quality experiences for children - indoor and outdoor.
3. Cleaning and maintaining resources where appropriate.
4. Providing general ongoing supervision to ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment for children.
5. Encouraging children in the development of good personal hygiene, helping individuals as necessary.
6. Providing nurturing interactions which support and extend learning.
3. Observe, record observations, and contribute to assessment and moderation, as well as formal reporting on individual children's progress in line with SBC's policy and procedures.
4. Liaise with parents, members of multi-disciplinary teams, other establishments, and agencies, either individually or in conjunction with the EYO/SEYO.
5. Provide day-to-day support and guidance to assist in developing college students on placement, trainees, and newly appointed practitioners, and provide input to reports on progress through discussion with the Early Years Officer/Senior Early Years Officer.
6. Stay up to date with early level curriculum initiatives and national guidance and participate in appropriate training and development in line with SBC policy and procedures.
7. This profile is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the post. It is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties as required by the Service Director to meet the needs and responsibilities of the Service and the Council.

Essential

At least one of the following qualifications:

1. HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education.
2. SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development.
3. Applicants with an SNNEB/NNEB may be considered where they can evidence a record of ongoing CPD during the past 5 years.

All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Laura Nicholson by telephone on 01750 23539 or by email.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.