Early Years Practitioner (Childcare)

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Shapinsay Primary School
Early Years Practitioner
17.5 hours per week, Term Time
Temporary up to 23 April 2026
£16.65 - £16.99 / £17.39 - £18.59 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance
We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for working with young children.
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. This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.
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 other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up 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.
You will hold an HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ Level 3 (SCQF7) Social Services (Children and Young People) or other recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Practitioner (Day Care of Children). You are also required to have at least one years' 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
Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 4 January 2026
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Location:
Balfour, Orkney Islands
Job Type:
PartTime

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