Early Years Practitioner - Struthers Early Years Centre - SOA11495

South Ayrshire Council; Troon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is seeking a motivated individual to join their Early Years team. The role involves assisting in the delivery of quality learning and childcare services. Successful candidates will adhere to council policies, engage in continuous improvement, and ensure effective communication. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including annual leave and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on major supermarkets

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update.
• Responsible for effective communication in written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high quality learning and childcare.
• Adhere to council policies and ensure safe practices.
• Contribute to service improvement for a customer-focused service.

Skills

Communication

Monitoring and Evaluation

Teamwork

Job description

Location: Struthers Primary School Staffin Road Troon Ayrshire, KA10 7JB

Salary: £30,185 - £31,956 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

JOB DESCRIPTION

To work as an effective member of an Early Years team assisting in the delivery of a flexible, high quality learning and childcare which meets the needs of young children and their families.

To apply and adhere to council policies and procedures and ensure adherence to relevant legislation, external policy and safe practices.

Continually monitor and evaluate practices to ensure quality service provision and service improvement.

Contribute to service improvement to ensure a best value, customer focused approach to service delivery.

Responsible for ensuring information and advice is communicated in a clear, concise and accurate manner through written and verbal communication

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here’s what we can offer!

• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .

Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews for this post are scheduled for 27/08/2025.

The grade of this post is Level 6.

The work style for this post is Frontline worker.