Early Years Practitioner (30hpw) (Fixed Term until 02 July 2026), Resolis Primary School, Balblair -

Highland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to deliver high-quality childcare services in a team environment. This fixed-term position requires a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. The role also requires relevant SSSC registration or commitment to apply. Knowledge in Food Handling and First Aid is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education.
• Unqualified workers must work towards a qualification within an agreed timescale.
• SSSC registration is required or must apply to register.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a flexible, high quality early learning and child care service.
• Work effectively as a member of a team to meet the needs of young children and families.

Skills

Childcare and Education qualification

Food Handling

First Aid

Education

Recognised qualification in Childcare and Education (HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3)

Job description

Overview

Post Title: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Resolis Primary School, Balblair

Hours: 30 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term until 02 July 2026

Salary: £18,809 - £20,603 (unqualified) - £20,893 - £22,880 (qualified)

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

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Contact Person: Rachel Hutcheson | Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible, high quality, early learning and child care service that meets the needs of young children and their families.

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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Those employed as Early Years Practitioner - qualified should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education (for example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535.

Unqualified workers employed as Early Years Practitioner - unqualified will be required to work towards one of the above awards within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435.

The Early Years Practitioner is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a practitioner. On taking up the post, the Early Years Practitioner should register with the SSSC. If they are already registered and their employment with Highland Council means a change of employer they must inform the SSSC of any changes.

Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid would be advantageous.