Early Years Practitioner
Salary: £30,188-£34,452 (Pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 18 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Responsibilities
The Early Years Practitioner will provide a service compatible with good practice in the education and care of children and young people within the policies and systems laid down by the Council and Education Department and the Care Inspectorate. They will work as an effective member of a multi‑disciplinary or other team promoting a stimulating environment which balances education and care for children and young people, meeting children’s individual needs and those of their families, enabling everyone to achieve their potential.
Qualifications
This role is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates must join the PVG Scheme or undertake an update check. Individuals who have spent a continuous period of three months or more outside the UK in the last five years must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory outcomes of these pre‑employment checks.
Benefits
Part‑time permanent contract with flexible working options. Employee wellbeing support includes counselling, a mental health support service, occupational health, speak‑up supporters and a colleague listening service. Reasonable adjustments are available for those requiring them during recruitment.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We especially encourage applications from women for senior roles, from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are a Disability Confident Employer and provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care‑experienced applicants.
Job Info
* Job Identification 15000
* Job Category Early Years / Pupil Support
* Posting Date 06/10/2026, 02:09 PM
* Apply Before 06/24/2026, 10:55 PM
* Degree Level SCQF 7 - SVQ 3, Higher National Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Advanced High
* Job Schedule Part time
* Locations Moffat EYC
* Contract Type Permanent
* Annual Working Duration 39 Weeks
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