Early Years Practitioner - ABS46220

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership; Auchenblae; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health and social care organization seeks an Early Years Practitioner for a part-time role at Auchenblae Primary. The position focuses on contributing to the education and care of young children as part of a dedicated team. Applicants must have prior childcare experience, SSSC registration within three months of employment, and provide references. This temporary position offers a salary between £19,674 and £21,000 annually, with fixed-term conditions through July 2026.

Qualifications

• Childcare experience is essential.
• Ability to work with children under 3 years old.
• Minimum of 2 references required.

Responsibilities

• Involve in the Early Level curriculum.
• Contribute to the care and education of children.
• Work in various locations within the CSN if necessary.

Skills

Commitment to quality

Childcare knowledge

Communication skills

Education

SSSC registration within 3 months

Job description

# Early Years PractitionerRef no:: ABS46220Published:: 06/01/2026Closes:: 20/01/2026Location:: Auchenblae Primary, Auchenblae, Fourdon, AB30 1WQSalary:: £19,674 - £21,000 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 25.5 hours per week## Job DescriptionA vacancy has arisen for an Early Years Practitioner to act as a member of the Early Learning and Childcare team, with full involvement in the work of the Early Level curriculum, and where appropriate the pre-Birth to Three Framework, helping to contribute to the care and education of children.This is a Children’s Service Network (CSN) post. Initially you will be based at Auchenblae School Nursery, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Laurencekirk CSN. The successful candidate will be employed on a 45.04 week per year contract.There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality and service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service of the organisation.Fixed term for a period not exceeding 02/07/2026This position is subject to Local Government terms and Conditions.**Informal enquiries to Lauren Robertson - 01467 537479**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail]## RequirementsThis post is regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.This post has a minimum requirement of 2 references. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement