Job Description

Kirkhillgait nursery Limited

Kirkhillgait nursery Limited

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

(Children aged 0-5 years)

Responsible to:

Deputy Manager/Lead Practitioner

Setting:

Nursery

Hours:

45

Salary:

28571.40

Job Purpose

To support the learning, development, health, and wellbeing of children aged 0-5 years by providing high-quality, nurturing, and responsive care in line with

Realising the Ambition

,

Curriculum for Excellence (Early Level)

, and

GIRFEC

principles.

The post holder will help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children are supported to become

confident individuals, successful learners, responsible citizens, and effective contributors

.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Children's Learning & Development

Support high-quality play and learning experiences that reflect

Realising the Ambition

and the

Early Level of Curriculum for Excellence

. Respond to children's interests and developmental needs using play-based, child-led approaches. Observe, assess, and contribute to planning for children's learning and development. Support children's emotional wellbeing and attachment through warm, responsive interactions. Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional support needs. Observe and implement the policies and procedures of our nursery always. Adhere and follow the nursery improvement plan

Health, Wellbeing & Care

Meet children's care needs including feeding, toileting, changing, rest, and comfort in a respectful and nurturing manner. Promote children's health, wellbeing, and independence. Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that supports children's wellbeing. Follow infection control, hygiene, and health and safety procedures at all times.

Safeguarding & GIRFEC

Uphold the principles of

GIRFEC

, ensuring children are safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible, and included. Follow child protection and safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately. Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. Be receptive and intuitive for potential home environment issues or changes that may involve child protection issues and collaborate with the nursery and other agencies as appropriate. Ensure all aspects of security for children within the nursery environment at all times and make sure all exits and entrances are secure.

Working with Families & Others

Build positive, respectful relationships with parents and carers. Share information about children's experiences, learning, and wellbeing. Work collaboratively with colleagues and, where appropriate, external agencies.

Professional Practice & Teamwork

Work effectively as part of a team to deliver high-quality early learning and childcare. Contribute to self-evaluation and continuous improvement. Attend training and engage in ongoing professional learning. Follow all policies, procedures, and Care Inspectorate requirements.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children in line with

GIRFEC

and national guidance. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and

PVG membership

.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 28,571.40 per year

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person