At a Glance
- Tasks: Support early years staff in creating a warm, safe environment for children aged 2-5.
- Company: St. Martin's RC Primary School, dedicated to high-quality education and community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, term-time work, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on leadership and community involvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Good general education and SVQ in Social Services (Children) 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 - Wednesday, 09:30-15:00
- Thursday, 10:00-15:00
- Friday, 08:30-12:30
To start asap. St Martin's RC Primary School serves the needs of Roman Catholic and non-denominational pupils in Tranent and surrounding areas. St Martin's is a single storey building set in extensive grounds. We currently have six classes and a single 24 pupil capacity nursery class which implements 1140 hours. There is a dining room and a gym/assembly hall. A co-operative framework of support from home, school and church surrounds our children. St Martin's is committed to ensuring every child receives a high quality education as well as reaching the highest possible standard of achievement. The school is also committed to celebrating success and working with the wider community.
Pupils throughout the whole school are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour and are active participants in the decision making process. The school encourages all staff and pupils to be leaders of learning through the school improvement plan. We encourage leadership at all levels and we pride ourselves on developing real life skills, learning and work.
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).
Support Worker (Early Years) - St. Martin's RC Primary School - EAL12710 employer: East Lothian Council
St. Martin's RC Primary School is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for both staff and pupils. With a strong commitment to professional development, the school encourages leadership at all levels and actively supports employees in enhancing their skills while contributing to the community. Located in the scenic Tranent area, the school offers a collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member, making it an ideal place for those passionate about early years education.
