Early Years Practitioner - ABS44920

Aberdeenshire Council; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Portlethen is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join the Early Learning and Childcare team. The role involves contributing to the care and education of children and requires commitment to quality service delivery. The successful candidate will need to meet specific pre-employment checks and obtain SSSC registration within three months. This is a fixed-term position until February 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of two references, one must be your current or most recent employer.
• SSSC registration required within 3 months of employment.
• Criminal Record Check necessary for overseas applicants.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the care and education of children.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery.
• Engage in continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service.

Job description

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen for an Early Years Practitioner to act as a member of the Early Learning and Childcare team, with full involvement in the work of the Early Level curriculum, and where appropriate the pre-Birth to Three Framework, helping to contribute to the care and education of children.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

The successful candidate will be employed on a 45.04-week per year contract (Term Time).

This position is subject to Local Government terms and conditions.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 27/02/2026.

Informal enquiries to: Maryanne Middler 01467 533137

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.