Early Years Practitioner - Yester Primary School

East Lothian Council; Haddington; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join an experienced team at Yester Primary School. This part-time role involves delivering high-quality early education, fostering a positive school atmosphere, and engaging with children to meet their individual needs. Candidates must hold the relevant HNC qualifications and SSSC registration to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or equivalent required.
• SSSC registration is essential within 3 months of starting.
• PVG Membership is mandatory for regulated work with children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality Early Years Education.
• Engage with all learners and develop individual strengths.
• Work as part of an effective early years team.

Skills

Child-centered service

Engagement with learners

Education

HNC level in Early Education and Childcare

SSSC registration

Job description

Location: Yester Primary School Park Road Gifford, EH41 4QP

Salary: £31,096 - £33,669 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 32.25 hours per week

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £17.04 - £18.45
This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday, 08:00-16:45
Tuesday, 08:00-16:45
Wednesday, 12:00-16:15
Thursday, 08:00-14:00
Friday, 10:00-15:30
To start 11th August 2025.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Early Years Practitioner to join our experienced team and help us to deliver high quality Early Years Education.

At Yester, we try to create a positive and happy atmosphere in school, maintaining and developing an ethos for learning. The children are always busy and active allowing their individual strengths to be developed. We are looking for an excellent practitioner who embodies our school values of: "Included, Supported and Successful". They should be a strong practitioner who is able to confidently engage all learners and help them to achieve their best.

To work as an effective member of an early years team delivering a high quality child centred service which meets the needs of children and their families.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
You must be educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in relation to Early Learning and Childcare.

SSSC registration
SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.