Preschool Encore Early Years Practitioner (EYP)

Salary/Benefits: £13.54 - £15.31ph plus benefits depending on qualifications and experience (pay award pending 01/08/25)

Hours of Work: Term time (37 weeks, 20 hours per week, 14:10-18:10) and Holiday provision (11 weeks, 8:00-18:00)

Qualifications: The successful candidate should ideally hold a practitioner level qualification that meets the requirements of SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration, or be willing to work towards this.

Experience: Relevant experience working with children (aged 3-5).

Other requirements: The right to work in the UK. Employment is dependent on a successful PVG check.

Duties & Responsibilities: Position starting 5 August 2025.

ISA is looking for a suitably qualified Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to join its Preschool team, to assist in the delivery of the Preschool Encore programme by establishing and maintaining a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment for the children (3-5 years). Preschool Encore at ISA is our extended provision for children until 6pm during term time and during holiday periods. The key tasks of this role will be to:

• deliver the School’s guiding statements and the Preschool’s play-based philosophy, ensuring that all children receive excellence in education and exceptional care;
• assist in the planning and provision of appropriate resources and activities to meet the developmental needs and interests of young children, following the Curriculum for Excellence;
• engage in reflective practice, both individually and as part of a team, in order to develop professional practice and the Preschool programme, ensuring quality;
• be competent in the implementation of childcare legislation, childcare procedures, including following GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child) guidance;
• attend and participate in team development, training, staff meetings, parent meetings and reviews, as appropriate, and to implement agreed decisions and action plans;

Application: Candidates should send a cover letter to Mandy Bray (mbray@isa.aberdeen.sch.uk) as well as completing our online application form . Please note the form needs to be completed in one sitting, so you may wish to draft responses before entering information.