Early Years Practitioner - St Peters Primary School - SBO10393

Scottish Borders Council; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 4,600 - 4,900; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council in Galashiels, Scotland, is recruiting for an Early Learning and Childcare post. The role is permanent and term-time only, with a 6-hour contract and an hourly rate of £16.92–£18.27, equating to £4,572.68–£4,937.50 per annum.

The post requires qualifications in Childhood Practice or related fields, and registration with the SSSC within 3 months of appointment. Informal enquiries are welcome.

Qualifications

• HNC in Childhood Practice or equivalent is required.
• SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development required.
• SNNEB/NNEB with documented CPD in last 5 years may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and assist with other duties as required.

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development

SNNEB / NNEB with CPD evidence

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 6C

Hours: 6

Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27

Salary: £4,572.68 - £4,937.50 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

This is a Term Time Only Post

Role Purpose

You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

Essential

At least one of the following qualifications:

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education
• SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development
• Applicants with an SNNEB/NNEB may be considered where they can evidence a record of on-going CPD during the past 5 years

All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Pauline Copeland at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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