Practitioner - Early Learning & Childcare & OOSC - Brae High School - SIC08300

SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is looking for a Play Practitioner to support the delivery of quality education and care services at Brae High School, Brae. The role involves creating a safe, hygienic environment for children and working closely with the management team. Candidates must register with the Scottish Social Services Council and possess knowledge of childcare legislation. This is a permanent part-time position with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in early learning and childcare.
• Ability to create a safe and stimulating environment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in delivering a high-quality service.
• Create a safe and hygienic environment.
• Foster mutual trust and respect among children.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Childcare knowledge

Education

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council

Job description

Overview

The purpose of this post is to work effectively as a lead member of a team to support in the delivery of a high quality, safe and balanced education and care service, which meets the needs of each child and their families and is in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines including Roles and Responsibilities Framework of the Scottish Social Service Council for the Childcare Workforce.

The Play Practitioner will support the Manager/Lead Practitioner (Early Learning & Childcare and Out of School Club) in developing a stimulating, safe and hygienic environment where mutual trust, respect, confidence and a caring ethos are evident.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is H
• Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.4808 per hour
• Permanent Part Time post for 15.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update
• The successful candidate will have to complete registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) when they begin in post
• A relocation package does not apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Brae High School, Brae.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Mairi Jamieson, Manager/Lead Practitioner - Contact on: 01595 745320 or e-mail: mairi.jamieson2@

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

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