We are looking for a qualified or unqualified Childcare Practitioner to join our team in across Aberdeenshire.
In this role, you will provide high‑quality care and support to families with children who have additional support needs (ASN). You will work directly with children with ASN providing engaging activities that meet their individual needs and planning activities within group.
This is a rewarding position suited to individuals who are patient, reliable, and passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives. Find out more about working in our ASN Groups in this Day in the Life of an ASN Childcare Practitioner by one of our team members.
The hours of work will be after school, weekends and during the school holidays. These can be unsociable hours but are ideal for someone looking for extra hours while at college, university or as a second job.
This is a sessional role which means you can choose your working hours.
Salary: between £13.45 per hour and £13.79 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
The Setting:
Our Ellon ASN Group supports children with additional support needs on Saturdays throughout the year and Wednesday, Thursday & Friday during the holidays.
Your qualifications and experience:
We are looking for qualified or unqualified Childcare practitioners, experience working with children and young people with ASN would be advantageous but full training will be provided.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality childcare for children and young people with additional support needs; they will be expected to support the Service Manager and the existing team.
Our Vision:
At Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, our vision is simple; to enable every child, family, and community to access the individual early learning support and childcare services they need to thrive.
Our Values:
Developed in consultation with our board, our team and the families we support, our values represent the promises we make to our people and the people we support, and how we aim to achieve their hopes, expectations and aspirations. They are:
- People First – Our people; the children and families we support, our team, the communities we work with, our partners and funders; are at the heart of everything we do.
- Flexible – As an organisation we are flexible and responsive – remaining adaptable to the needs of the families and stakeholders we support. Our model is bold and innovative, disrupting the norm and offering greater choice and opportunities to families.
- Nurturing – We provide a nurturing and caring environment, demonstrating compassion, respect and empathy at all times.
- Education – We are committed to provide the best learning and development opportunities, helping everyone to progress to the next step on their learning journey.
- Accessible – We aim to make our services as accessible and inclusive as possible. Our team are approachable, trustworthy and friendly and will work together to provide a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Quality – Above all we are committed to delivering high quality services. We are passionate about our work, dedicated to the children and families we support and determined to deliver the best possible service for the communities that rely on us.
If you share in our vision and values and you’d like to take the next step on your career journey, apply now!
