Early Years Practitioner (3-5) – Nurturing Care & Growth

Pine Trees Nursery; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Company pension and staff benefits

Support for qualifications (Level 9)

Job summary

Pine Trees Nursery in Prestwick is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join the 3-5 years team. You will deliver high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 3-5, working as part of a supportive team in a busy private nursery.

The role requires SVQ SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent), registration with SSSC or eligibility, and a commitment to safeguarding. Competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression are offered.

Qualifications

• SVQ SCQF 7 in Social Services (Children & Young People) or equivalent.
• Experience in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of child development and nurturing care.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Registration or eligibility to register with SSSC.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and learning experiences for 3- to 5-year-olds.
• Support emotional wellbeing and individual learning journeys.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate experiences to promote development.
• Observe and record children's progress per nursery procedures.
• Act as a key worker, building attachments with families.
• Meet children's routines with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment for all children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high standards of care and education.
• Contribute to nursery quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF Level 7

SSSC registration / eligibility

SCQF Level 9 (Childhood Practice) preferred

Job description

Pine Trees Nursery in Prestwick is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join the 3-5 years team. You will deliver high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 3-5, working as part of a supportive team in a busy private nursery.

The role requires SVQ SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent), registration with SSSC or eligibility, and a commitment to safeguarding. Competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for progression are offered.