At a Glance
- Tasks: Support early years education by creating a warm and caring environment for children aged 2-5.
- Company: Join Aberlady Primary School's supportive nursery team in a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, term-time work, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on community involvement and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Good general education and SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) required.
The predicted salary is between 15.16 - 16.3 £ per hour.
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly. Hourly rate of pay: £15.16 - £16.30. This is a 39 week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.
Days and hours of work: Monday - Thursday, 11:30-14:00; Friday, 08:30-12:30. To start asap.
We are looking for an Early Years Support worker to join our growing nursery team and help us to deliver high quality early years education. Aberlady is in a semi-rural location situated on the coastline of East Lothian. We are firmly part of the local community we serve. We benefit from a very supportive parent council and forum. Staff contribute to the wider life of the school and are passionate in their own professional learning. Our school vision is "Care, Belong, Achieve".
Job Details
To work in support of early years staff by contributing towards the creation of a warm, friendly, safe and caring environment for children aged 2 –5 years. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
- Relevant Qualifications Education: Good standard of general education.
- Must hold an SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 6 (or an alternative SSSC recognised equivalent qualification). If not already obtained, you must commit to achieve the SVQ in the appropriate period of registration to meet the SSSC registration requirements.
- First Aid qualification or willingness to work towards gaining it.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to work towards gaining it.
- SSSC registration or agreement to register within 6 months from the date of appointment to this post is essential.
PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: East Lothian Council Employment Information. East Lothian Council Schools: Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary Schools Secondary Schools.
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Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
Support Worker (Early Years) - Aberlady Primary School - EAL12888 employer: East Lothian Council
Aberlady Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Early Years Support Workers. Located in the picturesque East Lothian, our school fosters a strong sense of community and professional development, ensuring that staff are engaged and valued. With a commitment to high-quality education and a focus on personal growth, we invite you to join our passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young children.
