Early Years Practitioner (MOR10934)

Moray Council; Lhanbryde; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking a part-time support worker for the early years team at Lhanbryde Nursery. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality childcare and actively participate in curriculum planning and implementation. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications in childhood practice or social services, have experience with pre-school children, and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pre-school children aged between 3 and 5 years old.
• SSSC Registration required.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Support the early years team in delivering a high-quality learning and childcare service.
• Plan and implement curriculum programs that meet the individual needs of children.
• Participate in teamwork and keep up with local and national early years developments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

CACHE (NNEB) / SCCEB (SNNB)

HNC Childhood Practice

SVQ Level 3 Social Services

Job description

Location: Lhanbryde Nursery Garmouth Road Lhanbryde, IV30 8PD

Salary: £30,405 - £32,572 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 20 hours per week

Job Description

To support the early years team in delivering a flexible, high quality and inclusive early learning and childcare service which meets the needs of young children and their families. Working collaboratively with parents, carers and other partners to promote the welfare and development of every child.

Requirements

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Responsibilities

To be actively involved in the planning and implementation of a curriculum programme which meets the needs of the individual child in accordance with national and local standards.

To observe and interact with children in order to support their learning and record and contribute to reporting on the individual child's progress in accordance with Council policy and procedures.

To contribute to the delivery of the Early Level curriculum in line with pre-determined policy and procedures and where appropriate the pre-Birth to Three framework.

To be involved in the delivery of an effective early years service.

Participate in all aspects of team work within the nursery.

Keep abreast of early years local and national developments.

To be involved in all aspects of care which meet the needs of the individual child in accordance with the Council's duty of care and the principles of GIRFEC.

The Individual

Experience of working with pre-school children aged between 3 and 5 years old.

Having achieved or working towards the following qualifications:

CACHE (NNEB) / SCCEB (SNNB), HNC Childhood Practice or equivalent

Or

SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) or equivalent

SSSC Registered (if you are not appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to taking up post, you must apply for registration within 3 months and, be fully registered within 6 months)

Effective organisational skills.

Effective communications skills

Ability to remain calm.

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Ability to be flexible.

Ability to be actively involved with the children in all aspects of their pre-school experience e.g. playing games.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Closing Date: 1 August 2025

£16.13 per hour

20 hours per week (term time)

For further information, contact Joy Smith - 07929 845213