Early Years Support Worker, Dounby Nursery - ORK09760

Orkney Islands Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Support Worker for Dounby Primary School. This permanent position, requiring 21 hours per week during term time, is ideal for energetic individuals passionate about working with young children. Candidates should have relevant experience and must obtain SSSC registration. Competitive pay including Distant Islands Allowance is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children in a structured context.
• Ability to complete a relevant qualification for SSSC registration.
• Will register with SSSC within 3 months of start.

Responsibilities

• Join the dedicated team in Dounby Nursery.
• Assist in a caring, learning environment.
• Travel efficiently between work locations within Orkney.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Ability to work in a team

Good communication skills

Education

General education including literacy and numeracy

Qualification for SSSC registration

Job description

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Dounby Primary School

Early Years Support Worker

21 hours per week, Term Time

Permanent

£29,010 - £29,594 / £30,251 - £30,871 pro rata

£15.90 - £16.22 / £16.58 - £16.92 per hour

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

We are seeking a suitable candidate to join our dedicated team of staff in the above Dounby Nursery.

The ideal candidate will have recent experience of working with young children in a structured context. This post is rewarding and requires energetic, thoughtful people, who can work as part of our team in a caring, learning environment.

For appointment at Grade D:

You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy AND successfully complete a relevant qualification to allow registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up the post.

For appointment at Grade E:

You should hold a recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) e.g. NC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 2.

You are required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of taking up the post and maintain this registration.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the posts by contacting Leona Benston or Jessica Nicolson, Nursery Managers on 01856 771234 or email dounby.elc@

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 12 October 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.