Job role: Early Years Practitioner
Reports to: Service Manager
Full-Time, permanent role, working 35 hours Monday to Friday.
Starting rate from £12.60 per hour.
About Us:
TASK Childcare service & family support centre has been positioned in the heart of the Gorbals community since 1993. Our well established but modern facility provides high quality, flexible, and fully inclusive early learning and childcare support alongside unique family wellbeing services to the ever-changing needs of our community. If you are passionate about childcare and would like the opportunity to further develop your knowledge whilst supporting and nurturing our children, then we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and understand the importance of delivering nurturing and high quality learning experiences.
· You must have a flexible, open and honest approach with the ability to work positively in our team.
· To support the creation of a warm, caring, home from home environment in which each child feels secure, supported, and valued in their own right.
· To establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and children.
· Make accurate and effective use of assessment tools reflecting the needs, interests and developmental stages of the individual child.
· To participate in all staff training and development opportunities, supporting continued professional development, learning and growth in your role.
· To ensure all health and safety, security standards and procedures are maintained in accordance with the nurseries policies and procedures.
Role Requirements:
· You must be qualified to HNC/SVQ level 3; Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF level 7.
· You will be required to meet the registration requirements or be a practitioner with SSSC and be a member of the PVG/Enhanced Disclosure programme.
· A minimum of three years, post qualification experience is essential.
· Experience in delivering Curriculum for Excellence and Pre-Birth to Three is desirable and a working knowledge of Realising the Ambition and GIRFEC.
· It is essential that you have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
Benefits:
· Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews. (A competitive salary)
· Company Pension Scheme.
· Enhanced CPD programme.
· Paid training opportunities.
· Up to 32 days annual leave and bank holidays.
· Increased annual leave for continued service.
· Company sick pay.
· Refer a friend bonus.
· Monthly treat day – lunch, cake or your favourite coffee.
· Annual “Thank you” with food and drink.
· Day off to celebrate your birthday.
· Access to Cycle2work scheme.
· Trial Gym membership for employees.
· Free parking.
· Opportunity for job progression.
· Uniforms provided.
· Monday to Friday working. Christmas shut down.
You will be welcomed into our professional and dedicated TASK team where we value personal development and thrive in a culture of nurture, care and respect. We look forward to reviewing your application to join our successful team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- What qualifications do you have in early years?
Experience:
- Nursery: 2 years (required)
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SSSC Registration (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
