What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Years Practitioner Modern Apprentice, Moray Council - Elgin position at DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) Moray?
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To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Early Years Practitioner Modern Apprentice, Moray Council - Elgin
Salary range £20,001 - £30,000 per year Duration Full-time Working hours 35 hours per week Location Elgin Closing Date Friday 27th February 2026
To be considered for these posts, candidates must be within the age range 16-24
To support the early years team in delivering a flexible, high quality and inclusive early learning and care service which meets the needs of young children and their families. Working collaboratively with parents, carers and other partners to promote the welfare and development of every child.
To provide a learning and development opportunity by placement in an early years setting and through completion of a SVQ3 in Social Services (Children and Young People).
Requirements
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of Early Years Practitioner, Senior Early Years Practitioner or the Nursery Manager, you may be required to undertake any of the following tasks -
To observe and interact with children in order to support their learning and record and contribute to reporting on the individual child's progress in accordance with Council policy and procedures
To be involved in the delivery of an effective early years service.
Participate in all aspects of team work within the unit.
Keep abreast of early years local and national developments.
To be involved in all aspects of care which meet the needs of the individual child in accordance with the Council's duty of care.
To undertake a recognised qualification as part of the Modern Apprentice programme
The Individual
Experience of working with children in either a voluntary or paid capacity.
3 x Nat 5s or 3 x Standard Grades at 1-3 or 3 x Intermediate 2’s or Core Skills at SCQF level 5, to include English and Maths.
or
SVQ Level 2 Social Services Children & Young People/CCLD
or
NC Early Education and Childcare Group Award
Apply online
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Early Years Practitioner Modern Apprentice, Moray Council - Elgin
Salary range £20,001 - £30,000 per year Duration Full-time Working hours 35 hours per week Location Elgin Closing Date Friday 27th February 2026
To be considered for these posts, candidates must be within the age range 16-24
To support the early years team in delivering a flexible, high quality and inclusive early learning and care service which meets the needs of young children and their families. Working collaboratively with parents, carers and other partners to promote the welfare and development of every child.
To provide a learning and development opportunity by placement in an early years setting and through completion of a SVQ3 in Social Services (Children and Young People).
Requirements
This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. The successful candidate will therefore be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.
Responsibilities
Under the direction and supervision of Early Years Practitioner, Senior Early Years Practitioner or the Nursery Manager, you may be required to undertake any of the following tasks -
To observe and interact with children in order to support their learning and record and contribute to reporting on the individual child's progress in accordance with Council policy and procedures
To be involved in the delivery of an effective early years service.
Participate in all aspects of team work within the unit.
Keep abreast of early years local and national developments.
To be involved in all aspects of care which meet the needs of the individual child in accordance with the Council's duty of care.
To undertake a recognised qualification as part of the Modern Apprentice programme
The Individual
Experience of working with children in either a voluntary or paid capacity.
3 x Nat 5s or 3 x Standard Grades at 1-3 or 3 x Intermediate 2’s or Core Skills at SCQF level 5, to include English and Maths.
or
SVQ Level 2 Social Services Children & Young People/CCLD
or
NC Early Education and Childcare Group Award
- Effective organisational skills.
- Effective communications skills.
- Ability to complete work based training.
- Ability to remain calm.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to be flexible.
- Willingness to learn.
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Salary : $20,001 - $30,000