Early Years Practitioner

Overview

Puddle Lane Early Learning and Childcare Centre is part of the Kibble Group, which is ultimately governed by Miss Elizabeth Kibble’s Trust. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our professional team of early learning & childcare practitioners. The successful candidate will have experience of working with pre five children in a relevant setting and knowledge of Scotland’s new national practice guidance ‘Realising the Ambition’, the Early Years Framework and Curriculum for Excellence, with strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

As a member of the Early Years workforce, you will bring the skills and enthusiasm to provide a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children in formal and informal learning. You will assist in developing strong partnership with families, including creating and facilitating fair input, communication and information sharing with all parents/carers. You will contribute to the planning of a play-based curriculum that offers rich opportunities to equip our children with the skills, attributes, and dispositions necessary for them to thrive in an ever-changing world, meeting the needs of the individual child and have a positive attitude towards working with children.

• have an HNC or SVQ Level 3 in Early Learning and Childcare (or equivalent).
• have knowledge of Early Level Curriculum for Excellence.
• experience in working with 0-5-year age range.
• SSSC registration.
• contribute to the delivery of a high-quality Early Years’ Service.
• good report writing and record keeping skills.

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays