Early Years Practitioner

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Job Details

• Grade: 6C
• Hourly Rate: £16.34 - £17.65
• Salary: £17,899.07 - £19,333.52 per annum
• Contract Duration:
  Permanent
• Hours:
  
  21 hours
• Closing date is extended until 12 January 2026

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.

• Contribute through team meetings to the long, medium and short-term planning processes of all aspects of the curriculum in line with local and national guidelines to meet the needs of the individual child in an inclusive setting.
• Contribute as part of the ELC team to the implementation of plans to deliver an effective early years service to individual children and groups.
• Set up high quality spaces and resources – indoor and outdoor.
• Plan high quality experiences for children – indoor and outdoor.
• Clean and maintain resources where appropriate.
• Provide general ongoing supervision to ensure a safe, healthy and secure environment for children.
• Encourage children in the development of good personal hygiene and help individuals as necessary.
• Provide nurturing interactions which support and extend learning.
• Observe, record observations and contribute to assessment, moderation and formal reporting on individual children's progress in line with SBC policy and procedures.
• Liaise with parents, members of multi-disciplinary teams, other establishments and agencies.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to assist in developing college students on placement, trainees and newly appointed practitioners and contribute to reports on progress.
• Keep up to date with early level curriculum initiatives and national guidance and participate in appropriate training and development in line with SBC policy and procedures.

• 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 if they can evidence a record of on-going CPD during the past 5 years.
• All successful applicants must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout employment.

Informal enquiries may be made to Liz Hiroz.

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, we welcome candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, and 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.