Term-Time Early Years Practitioner: Nurture & Learn in ELC

Scottish Borders Council; Broughton; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council seeks an Early Learning and Childcare practitioner to support daily delivery and organisation of ELC services. The role involves supervising children, setting up spaces, planning activities, and contributing to progress reporting.

You will observe and assess progress, liaise with parents and multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor students and trainees in a collaborative team environment. This permanent post offers term-time hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education or SVQ3 Social Services (Children & Young People) required.
• Full registration with GTCS or ability to obtain with SSSC within 3 months and maintain.
• Registration with GTCS/SSSC within 3 months of appointment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery and organisation of ELC to ensure children are safe, nurtured and supported.
• Contribute to planning processes of the curriculum in line with local and national guidelines to meet individual needs.
• Set up high quality indoor/outdoor spaces and resources and plan experiences for children.
• Observe, record observations and contribute to assessment and progress reporting.
• Liaise with parents and multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with EYO/SEYO as appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to students on placement and trainees within the ELC team.

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7

SVQ 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development

Job description

Scottish Borders Council seeks an Early Learning and Childcare practitioner to support daily delivery and organisation of ELC services. The role involves supervising children, setting up spaces, planning activities, and contributing to progress reporting.

You will observe and assess progress, liaise with parents and multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor students and trainees in a collaborative team environment. This permanent post offers term-time hours and a competitive hourly rate.