Senior Childcare Practitioner

Exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving outdoor nursery.. We are looking for someone who has a passion for working with children and who loves the outdoors. If you think this sounds like the ideal job we would love to hear from you.

The purpose of the Senior Childcare Practitioner is to provide support to the nursery manager in the day to day running of the outdoor nursery. Candidate must be Qualified to a minimum level of an SVQ Level 3 and registered with Scottish Social Services Council with the opportunity to work toward SVQ 4 or BA Child hood practice. Working hours are Monday to Thursday shift pattern Rota . Plus public holidays .

work under the direction of the nursery manager to support and supervise staff, ensuring they work in line with policy and procedures. Take on leading role in the absence of the nursery manager.
Implement curriculum planning, support staff in their observations and recordings of children learning ensuring they complete all relevant paperwork in a timely manner.
Be vigilant in child protection and safeguarding.
Meet and welcome parents/carers and children, ensuring each child has completed the induction process.
Plan and provide a choice of activities in line with Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition and My World Outdoors to create learning opportunities for the children in the outdoor nursery.
Plan and provide refreshments for the children but also be aware of any special dietary requirements.
Provide a safe, stimulating and happy environment for the children.
Supervise and support children who attend the outdoor nursery completing online learning journals to track children’s progress and plan next steps.
Ensure that at the end of each session all equipment and materials are cleared away and put back in the right place.
Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times.
Be competent in IT.
Provide support to the Managers and Senior Childcare Practitioners in the day to day running of the organisation.
Work to all the relevant legislation requirements, policies and procedures within the organisation.
Participate in training, team meetings, keep paperwork up to date e.g. online learning journals, children’s files, work plans, CPD etc.
Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the post and in line with the needs of Maryhill Mobile Children’s Services.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour