Job Description

To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible, high quality, early learning and child care service that meets the needs of young children and their families.

To effectively deliver Curriculum for Excellence Early Level and Realising the Ambition to meet the needs of all children To complete relevant planning, assessment, observation, and record keeping documentation To ensure that the centre is a warm, stimulating and welcoming environment for young children and their families To assist with the personal care and well-being of all children To assist the Senior Management Team in preparation, and gathering evidence for Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland visits To take pride in your playroom and setting by keeping it at a high standard of cleanliness for the prevention of infection - a deep clean of the setting is required termly at least. It is mandatory that all staff attend staff meetings and training. 1 months' notice will be given.

EXPERIENCE -

Previous experience of working with young children in a professional setting.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS -

Those employed as Early Years Practitioner may hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. (For example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3).

Unqualified workers employed as Early Years Practitioner- unqualified

will be supported in gaining a recognised Childcare qualification (for example HNC/SVQ3).

The Early Years Practitioner is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a practitioner. On acceptance of the post, the Early Years Practitioner should achieve registration within 6 months of taking up employment or until registration is determined, whichever is the shorter.

Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid would be advantageous.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES GENERAL -

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Good interpersonal and social skills with the ability to relate and communicate with adults and children

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Reliable and adaptable

SKILLS/ABILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE POST -

Ability to respect confidentiality

Good organisational skills

Ability to respond calmly and efficiently in an emergency ensuring all necessary procedures are followed

Ability to support a positive and productive working environment

Confidence in using a wide range of technologies

Experience of key workers, personal care plans and learning journals (observations)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dingwall IV15 9XB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required) Room Leader: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person