Early Years Practitioner - Broomlands Primary School - SBO10517

Scottish Borders Council; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our friendly and nurturing team at Broomlands Nursery as an Early Years Practitioner. You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and play a leading role in supporting young children's learning, development and wellbeing.

This permanent position with 35 hours per week involves working with school staff to deliver Early Learning and Childcare in the school nursery setting. Interviews on 2 December 2026.

Qualifications

• At least one of the following qualifications:
• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education
• SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development
• Applicants with an SNNEB/NNEB may be considered where they can evidence a record of on-going CPD during the past 5 years

Responsibilities

• You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.
• Join our friendly and nurturing team at Broomlands Nursery as an Early Years Practitioner.
• This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in supporting young children's learning, development and wellbeing within a welcoming hub nursery setting.
• As an Early Years Practitioner you will work as part of a wider team, including school staff and early learning and childcare teachers to ensure planning and delivery of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in the school Nursery settings.
• Work effectively with all staff to build a positive and shared ethos of high quality care and learning for all children Develop high quality relationships and interactions with children that promote wellbeing and extend thinking and concept development.

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

SNNEB/NNEB (considered with CPD evidence)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Broomlands Primary School - SBO10517

Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note Interviews to be held on 2nd December 2026

Role Purpose

You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

Job Details

Grade: 6C

Hours: 35

Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27

Salary: £17,645.96 - £19,053.81 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note Interviews to be held on 2nd December 2026

Role Purpose

You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

Join our friendly and nurturing team at Broomlands Nursery as an Early Years Practitioner.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in supporting young children's learning, development and wellbeing within a welcoming hub nursery setting.

As an Early Years Practitioner you will work as part of a wider team, including school staff and early learning and childcare teachers to ensure planning and delivery of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in the school Nursery settings.

Work effectively with all staff to build a positive and shared ethos of high quality care and learning for all children Develop high quality relationships and interactions with children that promote wellbeing and extend thinking and concept development.

Essential

At least one of the following qualifications:

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Applicants with an SNNEB/NNEB may be considered where they can evidence a record of on-going CPD during the past 5 years

All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jackie.Todd at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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