Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Cumnock
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£34,762 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Early childhood education Child development Team collaboration Communication skills Safeguarding PVG scheme Planning activities Observation and assessment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring an Early Learning & Childcare Practitioner at Netherthird Early Childhood Centre. This is a temporary part-time position (17.5 hours per week) with a salary of £32,469 - £34,762 per year (pro rata).

Job Description

Contribute as part of a team to the provision of a quality early learning and childcare service for children aged 0-8 years and their families and work to the principles of the national care standards for early education and childcare and abide by the Code of Practice for Social Service Workers.

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups, or if already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Responsibilities

Follow national guidance on pre-employment checks. Provide a minimum of two appropriate references, one from current or most recent employer. Add [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to safe sender list.

The Individual

This temporary part time post is based within Netherthird Early Childhood Centre, Cumnock. The post is temporary until 30 October 2026. Hours: 17.5 per week, Monday - Friday, various patterns between 7.45-6.15pm. Full time salary: £32,469 - £34,762 per annum. Actual part time salary: £16,234 - £17,381 per annum. For further information contact Caroline Peacock at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to diversity and inclusive workforce, welcomes applications from all members of the community including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people.

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