Early Years Practitioner - Philiphaugh Nursery School - SBO10444

Scottish Borders Council; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking an Early Learning and Childcare practitioner to support day-to-day delivery of ELC services. You will help organize high-quality spaces, plan engaging activities for children, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment both indoors and outdoors.

Essential qualifications include HNC in Childhood Practice or related SVQs, with GTCS registration or commitment to obtain it within 3 months. Strong teamwork and liaison with families are important.

Qualifications

• At least one of the listed qualifications is required.
• Full registration with GTCS or within 3 months of appointment with the SSSC and maintain registration during employment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery and organisation of ELC (early learning and childcare).
• Contribute to planning processes to meet the needs of individual children in an inclusive setting.
• Set up high-quality spaces and resources for learning, indoors and outdoors.
• Observe and record observations to contribute to assessment and moderation.
• Liaise with parents and multi-disciplinary teams and support ELC students on placement.

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education SVQ 3

Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7

SVQ 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 6C Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27 Salary: £26 673.95 - £28802.09 per annum Contract Duration: Temporary until 5 January 2028 or earlier return of the post holder Please note interviews will be held on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Role Purpose

PRINCIPAL DUTIES Support the day-to-day delivery and organisation of ELC and contribute to the supervision of all children to ensure children are safe nurtured and supported To contribute through team meetings to the long, medium and short-term planning processes of all aspects of the curriculum in line with local and national guidelines to meet the needs of the individual child in an inclusive setting. To contribute, as part of the ELC team, to the implementation of plans to deliver an effective early years' service to individual children and groups of children by:

• Setting up high quality spaces and resources


• indoor and outdoor


• Planning high quality experiences for children


• indoor and outdoor


• Cleaning and maintaining resources where appropriate


• General ongoing supervision to provide a safe, healthy and secure environment for children


• Encouraging children in the development of good personal hygiene helping individuals as necessary


• Provide nurturing interactions which support and extend learning.


• To contribute to a high-quality family lunch service providing:


• Promoting independence, self-service, good hygiene and quality interactions

To observe, record observations and through team meetings contribute to assessment and moderation and to the formal reporting on individual children's progress in line with SBC's policy and procedures. To liaise with parents, members of multi-disciplinary teams, other establishments and agencies. This may be individually, in conjunction with the EYO/SEYO or contributing to a pre-meeting discussion or networking event as appropriate. As part of the ELC team, provide day to day support and guidance to assist in developing college students on placement, trainees and newly appointed practitioners and provide input to reports on progress through discussion with the Early Years Officer/ Senior Early Years Officer. To keep up to date with early level curriculum initiatives and national guidance and to participate in appropriate training and development in line with SBC policy and procedures. Follow Scottish Borders Council's policies and procedures around data protection and confidentiality.

Essential

At least one of the following qualifications: HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 SVQ 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to hold full registration with GTCS, or be able to obtain full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Emma McInulty by telephone on 01750 21774 or by email at [e-mail] Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Employability Support -The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [e-mail]