At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in fun activities and create a safe, engaging environment.
- Company: Highland Council, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Permanent position with competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy flexible working hours.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Childcare qualification preferred; unqualified candidates must be willing to train.
The predicted salary is between 11396 - 11396 £ per year.
Location: Ness Castle Primary School, Inverness
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £11,089 - £11,396 per annum
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of the childcare team, supporting the Head Teacher in the delivery of a range of stimulating activities in a safe environment that meet the needs of both children and their families. The work is to be carried out in accordance with Highland Council policies, guidelines and codes of practice.
The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applicants from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirement: Those employed as Out of School Care Assistant 2 should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education (for example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535. Unqualified workers should be committed to working towards the award within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435, Out of School Care Assistant 1.
Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid Requirements.
This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:
- You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
- You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.
Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.
Out of School Care Auxiliary (17.5hpw) (2 Posts), Ness Castle Primary School, Inverness - HGH20454 employer: Highland Council
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