Early Years Practitioner - Frogston Early Learning Centre

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Edinburgh is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their team at Frogston Early Learning Centre. The successful applicant will be responsible for fostering a high-quality learning environment for young children, working daily from 8 AM to 6 PM on a rota basis. Qualifications include HNC in Childcare and Education, SVQ Level 3, and registration with SSSC. The role emphasizes teamwork and communication, alongside maintaining child development records and awareness of safety policies.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Ability to work across a multidisciplinary team.
• Registered with SSSC as a Practitioner in the Day Care of Children.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and Child Protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in a nursery and/or primary setting.
• Produce and maintain accurate records of child development.
• Promote equality and understanding of diversity issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Child development awareness

Education

HNC in Childcare and Education

SVQ Level 3

Social Services SCQF Level 7

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Frogston Early Learning Centre

This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and share our passion for ensuring the highest quality of learning for our young children.

Required qualifications:

• HNC in Childcare and Education
• SVQ Level 3
• Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7

Job setting: 80 pupils, term time and full‑year places for 3‑5‑year‑olds and 2s. The setting is open 8‑6 daily, and the successful candidate will work 8‑6 on a rota basis.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults. The preferred candidate will join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check; an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required if the applicant has spent 3 months or more abroad in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Ability to work within and across a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to make informed decisions
• Ability to work with children across a nursery and/or primary setting
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records relating to a child’s development
• Possess awareness of up‑to‑date professional knowledge and current initiatives
• Awareness of general Health & Safety and Child Protection policies
• Promotion of equality and an understanding of diversity issues relating to children and young people
• Registered with SSSC as a Practitioner in the Day Care of Children, without conditions

About Us (City of Edinburgh Council)

The City of Edinburgh Council is a local authority serving over 500,000 residents. We promote a diverse workforce and inclusive recruitment, offering flexible working and a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.

We encourage applications from under‑represented groups and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Candidates may request adjustments during interviews.

Job Info

• Job Identification 12840
• Job Category Early Years / Pupil Support
• Posting Date 12/11/2025, 03:08 PM
• Apply Before 12/25/2025, 11:55 PM
• Degree Level SCQF 7 - SVQ 3, Higher National Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Advanced High
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Frogston Primary School
• Contract Type Permanent
• Annual Working Duration 52 Weeks