Early Years Practitioner / Educator

Little Flyers Childcare

Candidates must hold an SVQ Level 3, SVQ Level 4, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Early Years.

Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive?

At Little Flyers, we are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join our supportive and welcoming team at our Ingliston setting.

We are proud of our strong family values and believe that happy staff create the best environments for children. That’s why we focus on supporting our team, encouraging professional growth, and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Opportunities for career progression from apprenticeships through to leadership and management
• In-house CPD training delivered during working hours — no evenings or weekends
• Dedicated bank staff to support training, planning, and paperwork time
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Experience working alongside a skilled and experienced childcare team
• Strong partnerships with parents and the local community
• A play-based learning approach where children thrive through exploration and creativity
• A workplace where teamwork, support, and positivity are valued every day

About the Role

As an Early Years Practitioner at Little Flyers, you will play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can develop confidence, curiosity, and independence.

You will support children’s learning and development through meaningful play experiences while building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
• Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children
• Support each child’s individual learning and development needs
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress
• Build positive partnerships with parents, carers, and team members
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain a clean, organised, and child-friendly environment
• Keep up to date with current early years practice and curriculum guidance

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in an early years or childcare setting
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Good knowledge of child development and early years practice
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude
• Ability to use creative and engaging teaching approaches
• Leadership qualities and willingness to grow professionally

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Childcare discount
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Requirements

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)
• Nursery: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:

• In person – Ingliston

Apply today!