Kirkhillgait nursery Limited
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
(Children aged 0–5 years)
Responsible to: Deputy Manager/Lead Practitioner
Setting: Nursery
Hours: 45
Salary: 29,741.40 at £12.71 per hour
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.
Pay: £29,741.40 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Must hold a qualification in years.
- Must have more than 1 year experience in a early years setting
Licence/Certification:
- SSSC Registered (required)
Work Location: In person
