Early Years Practitioner (Childcare) Modern Apprentice

s1jobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

S1jobs seeks a caring nursery practitioner to join a family-run group of four nurseries in central Edinburgh (Bruntsfield and Leith). The role is 40 hours per week over five days with staggered shifts, offering exposure to different age groups and an emphasis on outdoor experiences and our forest/beach schools approach.

You will learn toward the practitioner qualification - Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ3 at SCQF level 7, over about 18 months, with in-work support and

Qualifications

• Caring individual focused on children’s wellbeing and development.
• Good communication skills and reliability.
• At least National 5 English or equivalent preferred.

Skills

Care for children

Communication skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

National 5 English or equivalent

Job description

Job purpose

To work for a family run group of 4 nurseries located in the centre of Edinburgh (Bruntsfield and Leith). The nursery has a strong nurturing environment that allows staff to develop and flourish. We are heavily focused on outdoor experiences and developing our forest/beach schools approach. The position would be 40 hrs a week over 5 days on staggered shifts. You would gain experience of different age groups and be supported.

What will I learn?

You will work toward the practitioner qualification -Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ3 at SCQF level 7 which will take approximately 18 months. You will be supported in the workplace to learn all aspects of the role and addition will attend off the job training workshops.

What qualifications or qualities are required?

We are looking for a caring individual who is focused on the children and interested in supporting their wellbeing and development. They must have a positive attitude and be eager to learn and develop. Good communication skills and reliability required. At least National 5 English or equivalent preferred.