Early Years Practitioner

Binnenverkoop; Balfour; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support and engage with young children in their learning development. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and appropriate qualifications, including an HNC in Childhood Practice. The position offers part-time hours during term time and a collaborative working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities. Applications close on January 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Membership of the PVG Scheme required for regulated work with children.
• Minimum of 2 years work or volunteering experience with children.
• Registered with SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Support and play with young children as they develop.
• Plan and create engaging environments and experiences.
• Collaborate with a nurturing team dedicated to child development.

Skills

Warm and caring personality

Interest in child development

Ability to plan and develop environments

Education

HNC in Early Education and Child Care

SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

Job description

Salary

£16.65 - £16.99 / £17.39 - £18.59 per hour (Includes Distant Islands Allowance)

£30,389 - £31,009 / £31,739 - £33,929 pro rata for 17.5 hours per week, term time – temporary up to 23 April 2026.

Overview

Shapinsay Primary School – Early Years Practitioner – 17.5 hours per week, term time – temporary up to 23 April 2026. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for working with young children.

Responsibilities

You will be a warm and caring person with a real interest in playing with and supporting young children as they grow and develop. You will be curious about young children and keen to develop their interests. You will play a role in planning for and developing the environment and experiences in response to children’s needs. You will work alongside a nurturing and dedicated team who are all committed to delivering the very best for children and their families.

Regular training and courses are offered to all practitioners to support practice development, and there are plenty of opportunities to network with practitioners in other settings. Practitioners are also able to collaborate with practitioners from other settings and share learning.

Qualifications

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children is required.

To Be Appointed At E

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy and a minimum of 2 years work or volunteering experience involving children. You are also required to achieve an HNC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or another recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up the post. The early years service will support you to gain any practice qualifications whilst you work. You will also be able to attend training delivered by the early years team to support your practice development.

To Be Appointed At F

You will hold an HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or another recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children). You are also required to have at least one year’s experience of working with young children in a dedicated Early Learning and Childcare setting (this may be in a training or student role). For both appointment grades, you should also be registered with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) no later than 3 months from commencing in post. This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Contact

To find out more, please contact Emma Clements, Head Teacher, on or email.

Closing Date

23:59 on Sunday 4 January 2026

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.