Early Years Practitioner: Nurture & Play Leader (2-5)

Holy Corner Community Playgroup; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Holy Corner Community Playgroup in Edinburgh provides a welcoming, child-led space for children aged 2 to 5 to learn through free play. The Practitioner observes needs and delivers responsive care and learning activities, acting as Key Person for a small group and coordinating with colleagues to ensure consistency.

You will support learning and development, maintain records, participate in self-assessment and training, and contribute to a positive ethos within the Playgroup.

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 2-5 years in a childcare setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a childcare setting.
• Well organised with good planning and recording skills.
• Flexible approach to duties and shifts.

Responsabilités

• Deliver frontline support to children aged 2-5 in play and learning.
• Respond to children’s interests with resources, conversation and activities.
• Provide individualised nurture and care, including emotional support.
• Promote rights and interests of children and families in the Playgroup.
• Hold the Key Person role for a small group and maintain Personal Plans.

Connaissances

Experience with 2-5 year olds

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Formation

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 7

HNC in Childhood Practice

SSSC registration

PVG check

Professional references

Outils

IT skills

Description du poste

Holy Corner Community Playgroup in Edinburgh provides a welcoming, child-led space for children aged 2 to 5 to learn through free play. The Practitioner observes needs and delivers responsive care and learning activities, acting as Key Person for a small group and coordinating with colleagues to ensure consistency.

You will support learning and development, maintain records, participate in self-assessment and training, and contribute to a positive ethos within the Playgroup.