Early Years Practitioner Modern Apprentice (Temporary)

Job Description

To be considered for these posts, candidates must be within the age range 16-24

To support the early years team in delivering a flexible, high quality and inclusive early learning and care  service which meets the needs of young children and their families.  Working collaboratively with parents, carers and other partners to promote the welfare and development of every child.

To provide a learning and development opportunity by placement in an early years setting and through completion of a SVQ3 in Social Services (Children and Young People).

Requirements

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of Early Years Practitioner, Senior Early Years Practitioner or the Nursery Manager, you may be required to undertake any of the following tasks - 

To observe and interact with children in order to support their learning and record and contribute to reporting on the individual child's progress in accordance with Council policy and procedures

To be involved in the delivery of an effective early years service.

Participate in all aspects of team work within the unit.

Keep abreast of early years local and national developments.

To be involved in all aspects of care which meet the needs of the individual child in accordance with the Council's duty of care.

To undertake a recognised qualification as part of the Modern Apprentice programme

The Individual

Experience of working with children in either a voluntary or paid capacity.

3 x Nat 5s or 3 x Standard Grades at 1-3 or 3 x Intermediate 2’s or Core Skills at SCQF level 5, to include English and Maths.

or

SVQ Level 2 Social Services Children & Young People/CCLD

or

NC Early Education and Childcare Group Award

Effective organisational skills.

Effective communications skills

Ability to complete work based training

Ability to remain calm.

Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

Ability to be flexible.

Willingness to learn.

Ability to be actively involved with the children in all aspects of their early learning and childcare experience e.g. playing games

 

Temporary Posts until 31 October 2027

 

Post 1 – Keith Associated School Group

Post 2 – Lossiemouth Associated School Group

 

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

Starting Salary: £24,882 (pro rata)

£13.20 per hour

35 hours per week (term time)

For further information, contact Carole Gray - 07966 120555 / carole.gray@moray.gov.uk