Part-Time Early Years Practitioner (20.5h/wk, 39wks)

Midlothian Council; Gorebridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Gorebridge Primary School. The post is fixed term until 29 June 2027, with a 20.5-hour week pattern across 39 weeks, primarily Wednesday and Thursday 08:00-16:15, and Friday 08:00-13:00.

Salary starts at the first point on the scale with PVG/Disclosure requirements in place. The post involves safeguarding-regulated work with children; PVG scheme membership is required or updated prior to start, costs borne by you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a practitioner level qualification, HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7; or SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF 7 or equivalents meeting SSSC registration.
• SVQ 3 Child Care and Education or SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education acceptable.
• HNC Childcare and Education or HNC Working with Children in Early Years or HNC Early Education and Childcare also acceptable.
• Qualifications previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable.
• An up-to-date First Aid certificate is required; this can be obtained within 6 months of starting.

Education

HNC Childhood Practice

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) SCQF 7

SVQ 3 Child Care and Education

SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education

SVQ Children’s Care Learning & Development SCQF 7

HNC Childcare and Education

HNC Working with Children in Early Years

HNC Early Education and Childcare (SCQF 7)

SNNEB/NNEB registration recognition (previously recognised)

Job description

Midlothian Council is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Gorebridge Primary School. The post is fixed term until 29 June 2027, with a 20.5-hour week pattern across 39 weeks, primarily Wednesday and Thursday 08:00-16:15, and Friday 08:00-13:00.

Salary starts at the first point on the scale with PVG/Disclosure requirements in place. The post involves safeguarding-regulated work with children; PVG scheme membership is required or updated prior to start, costs borne by you.