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Nursery Childcare & Education Practitioner

North Edinburgh Childcare
Ferry Road Avenue
Full-time
30th June 2026
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CHILDCARE  &  EDUCATION  PRACTITIONER

Full Time – 35.83 Hours (Mon–Fri)

Salary up to £25,202.70 per annum depending on qualification

North Edinburgh Childcare is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and motivated qualified practitioner to join our Nursery Childcare Team at our Ferry Road Avenue setting. We provide high‑quality early learning and childcare for children aged 4 months to 5 years, rooted in strong relationships, inclusion and children’s rights.

You will work as part of an established, supportive team to deliver a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment where children can learn, play and thrive. Practitioners play a key role in the efficient and effective running of the setting, including:-

  • Promoting children’s learning, development and wellbeing through high‑quality interactions and experiences
  • Planning, observing and reflecting in line with Realising the Ambition: Being Me and the Curriculum for Excellence
  • Identifying and meeting children’s care, support and learning needs
  • Contributing to a positive team culture and supporting colleagues
  • Delegating and overseeing tasks as required to maintain smooth daily operations

Applicants must have:-

  • A recognised childcare qualification:- HNC in Childcare & Education; NNEB; SVQ Level 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development; SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF Level 7; or equivalent
  • Knowledge of national practice guidance (Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence)
  • Experience working in an early learning and childcare setting
  • A commitment to high‑quality practice, inclusion and children’s rights
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a busy, supportive team

All applicants must be eligible to:-

  • Register at with the Scottish Social Services Council.Practitioner Level
  • Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme.
  • Work in the UK and have the relevant documents to prove this.

📅 Closing date:-

12 noon on Tuesday, 30 June 2026

(N.B. We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient strong applications. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.)

📩 How to apply:-

You can apply by completing our application form:-
https://forms.office.com/e/tExibVYzDy

Or send your CV to:-
info@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

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