North Ayrshire Council is looking for an Early Years Practitioner. It’s a permanent, part-time post based in Irvine paying £35,334 to £38,201 a year. Applications close on Friday 20 November 2026.
About the role
Children’s services teams work with children, young people and families to keep them safe and help them thrive, from early help and family support through to child protection, fostering and care leavers. Social work roles in this area are registered with the professional regulator, and councils typically offer supervision, protected caseloads and continuing professional development.
About North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire Council is the local authority for the northern Ayrshire coast and its islands, serving Irvine, where it is based, along with Kilwinning, Saltcoats, Ardrossan, Stevenston, Largs, West Kilbride, the Garnock Valley towns and the islands of Arran and Cumbrae. It runs local services including schools, housing, roads, waste and planning.
How to apply
You apply directly with North Ayrshire Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 20 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on North Ayrshire Council’s website.
