At a Glance
- Tasks: Support early years staff in creating a warm, safe environment for children aged 2-5.
- Company: Join the dynamic team at Law Primary School's new Early Years Centre.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly pay, term-time work, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful coastal town with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your early years career.
- Qualifications: Must have National 4 in Literacy and Numeracy and an SVQ in Social Services.
The predicted salary is between 2 - 28 £ 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.
- Post 1 & 2 - 28 Hours per Week
- Days and hours of work:
- Monday - Thursday, 08:30-15:00
- Friday, 08:30-12:30
- Post 3 - 27 Hours per Week
- Days and hours of work:
- Monday, 09:30-15:00
- Tuesday - Thursday, 09:00-15:00
- Friday, 09:00-12:30
You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form. To start asap.
We are looking for 3 x permanent Early Years Support workers to join our team as we start a new term time offering at our nursery. We have a strong, dynamic staff who are committed to providing high quality early learning for our children and we are looking for staff with a similar outlook. If you are looking to progress in your early years career we would like to hear from you.
Law Primary School is situated in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick. The new purpose built Early Years Centre is within the grounds of Law Primary School.
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:
- Must hold a minimum of National 4 in Literacy and Numeracy (or equivalent).
- 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. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
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Support Worker (Early Years) - 3 Positions Available - Law Primary School - EAL12909 in North Berwick employer: East Lothian Council
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