Nursery Childcare & Education Practitioner


Company:	North Edinburgh Childcare
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH4 4BL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

CHILDCARE & EDUCATION PRACTITIONER

Full Time - 35.83 Hours Monday-Friday (part time hours may be considered)

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

All applicants must be eligible to:-

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 Friday, 30 October 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.cloud.microsoft/e/nMF88kf97T

Or send your CV to:-

info@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

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