Early Years Practitioner

Are you passionate about Outdoors and nurturing young minds

Outdoor learning has been proven to boost confidence, social skills, communication, motivation, physical skills, knowledge and understanding for adults and children.

Here at Heads of Ayr Nursery we strive to ensure that children are given the best opportunity to play and learn in a safe and stimulating environment.

We are seeking enthusiastic people to join us who could fulfil this role and be part of an amazing team.

We are looking for an imaginative and creative practitioner who shares an enthusiasm for delivering play-based, memorable, and educational outdoor experiences for children, no matter the weather! In fact, getting muddy is part of the job!

Successful candidate would be expected to:

-Contribute as part of a team to the provision of a quality early learning and childcare service for children aged 2-5 years and their families.

-Work to the principles of the national care standards for early education and childcare and abide by the Code of Practice for Social Service Workers.

-Promote and develop positive working relationships with parents, children and team members. Ensuring communication is clear and concise.

-Keep up to date with latest practice, adhering to policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

-To be reliable, hardworking, honest, with a good sense of humour ensuring a delivery of high quality of care and learning.

-To be confident using digital technology to ensure all relevant information is uploaded, monitored and evaluated.

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Successful candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Required qualification: HNC or equivalent

Wage starting at £11.50 per hour

Full-time permanent post.

Organisation: Heads of Ayr Nursery.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time Permanent

Salary: £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Discounted childcare
• Discounted food at neighbouring restaurant
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Staff recognition/appreciation gifts

Schedule:

• Approx 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

School type:

• Day nursery
• Private nursery school

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

School type:

• Day nursery
• Private nursery school

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person