Early Years Practitioner

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Stirling; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable nursery as an Early Years Practitioner, where you will create a nurturing and engaging environment for young children. This role involves planning and facilitating learning experiences that align with national curricula while supporting each child's individual development. You'll collaborate with parents and work within a dedicated team, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn through play. An exciting opportunity awaits you to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a welcoming workplace.

Benefits

Higher wages for exceptional candidates

£1000 welcome bonus for first applicant

Free PVG/SSSC registration

Free uniforms and childcare

Qualifications

• Registration with the SSSC is required or to be gained.
• Understanding of child development needs and parental roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate early years learning experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate children's development and implement action plans.
• Collaborate with parents and support children's individual needs.

Skills

Understanding of child development needs

Parental roles

Knowledge of local/national guidelines

Education

HNC or SVQ III in Childcare and Education

Job description

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The Role

To be involved in planning, supervision and facilitating appropriately balanced early years learning experiences that follow Curriculum for Excellence and the Pre-Birth to Three Curriculum. Provide a caring, safe, and welcoming environment for children, allowing each child to develop at their own pace. Planning will be guided by current national guidance, relevant documentation, and child-led learning approaches.

Location:

Stirling, FK8 1AF

Salary:

£12.60 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and plan through interaction to meet individual children's needs.
• Monitor and evaluate children's development using ILD and Learning Intentions, and implement action plans.
• Collaborate with parents in planning for each child and support parental participation and community relations.
• Ensure the room is fully resourced and facilitate learning experiences aligned with the curriculum.
• Create a child-led environment that promotes learning through play and other appropriate activities.
• Implement and promote awareness of equality within the nursery.
• Support development in Well Being, Literacy, and Mathematics across the setting.
• Respond to physical needs of children, e.g., toileting, nappy changing.
• Provide suitable learning experiences for children with additional support needs, following their IEPs.
• Follow child protection procedures and support children and families through lifestyle changes.
• Participate in outings adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Work collaboratively within a professional team and with other disciplines.
• Contribute to staff meetings and share good practice.
• Be a positive role model.
• Engage in training and maintain CPD records.
• Be registered with the SSSC or an equivalent body.
• Follow company policies and procedures.

Skills And Qualifications

• HNC or SVQ III in Childcare and Education or equivalent; registration with the SSSC is required or to be gained.
• Understanding of child development needs, parental roles, and local/national guidelines.

Benefits

• Higher wages for exceptional candidates.
• £1000 welcome bonus for the first successful applicant.
• Free PVG/SSSC registration.
• Free uniforms and childcare.

To Apply

If you believe you are suitable and interested in working for this reputable nursery, please apply now.