Early Years Practitioner - Dalry Primary School

Early Years Practitioner - Dalry Primary School Job Description

Early Years Practitioner at Dalry Primary School & Nursery.

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our diverse and multicultural primary school & nursery. The successful candidate will work as a member of the early years team and may have involvement with transition and play pedagogy from Nursery to Primary 1.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:00 with a 30 minute break; Friday 08:00 - 14:30 with a 30 minute break. 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per session.

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 per annum (pro rata for sessional).

Qualifications and experience: You must hold the required qualification(s) and experience for this role. Please refer to the attached documentation for specific requirements.

Pre employment checks: The role is regulated work with children and protected adults. Candidates will be required to join or update their PVG Scheme, and if they have spent 3 months or more out of the UK in the last five years, an overseas criminal record check will be required. Employment offer is contingent on satisfactory checks.

Commitment to diversity: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neuro divergent people, care experienced people, carers, and LGBT+ people. All applicants will be considered fairly on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Behaviours: As part of the interview, we assess how you demonstrate our behaviours of respect, integrity and flexibility in your work.

Benefits: In addition to the salary, you will receive flexible working arrangements and a range of support and wellbeing services.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14280
• Job Category Early Years / Pupil Support
• Posting Date 04/20/2026
• Apply Before 05/04/2026
• Degree Level SCQF 7 - SVQ 3, Higher National Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Advanced High
• Job Schedule Full time
• Location Dalry Primary School
• Contract Type Permanent
• Annual Working Duration 39 Weeks