Early Years Practitioner

6 months ago


Ayr, United Kingdom Heads of Ayr Nursery Full time

Are you passionate about Outdoor Learning and Early Years?

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
- 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.

Required qualification: HNC or equivalent

Preferred qualification: BA Childhood Practice or Graduate PDA Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 9 (currently undertaking relevant course or willingness to undertake)

Wage starting at £11.50 per hour

Part-Time and Supply available.

Organisation: Heads of Ayr Nursery.

Position Type: Part-time and Supply available

Hours: Typically up to 3 days a week / 8 hours per day.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 32 per week

**Benefits**:

- 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



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