Nurturing Early Years Practitioner (Flexible Hours)

Tiny Tots Recruitment; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiny Tots Recruitment is partnering with a Newton Mearns-based nursery to recruit an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner. You will deliver high-quality care and education within a play-based framework, planning engaging activities tailored to each child.

Responsibilities include observing progress, building strong relationships with families, and maintaining a safe, stimulating learning environment. Flexible hours allow full-time or part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• A relevant Early Years qualification (e.g. SVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent).
• A genuine passion for early childhood education.
• A warm, caring, and patient personality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the early years framework.
• Plan engaging, developmentally appropriate activities tailored to each child.
• Observe, monitor, and record children’s progress, supporting them to reach key milestones.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure the learning environment is clean, safe, and stimulating.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Safeguarding

Education

SVQ Level 3

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Tiny Tots Recruitment is partnering with a Newton Mearns-based nursery to recruit an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner. You will deliver high-quality care and education within a play-based framework, planning engaging activities tailored to each child.

Responsibilities include observing progress, building strong relationships with families, and maintaining a safe, stimulating learning environment. Flexible hours allow full-time or part-time arrangements.