Early Years Support Worker (Relief) - MOR10821

Moray; Ecclesmachan; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council is looking for an Early Years Support worker to assist with administrative and practical tasks within a nursery setting. The role involves supporting young children's learning activities and requires relevant qualifications along with joyful engagement with children. This position may require flexibility in hours as it is worked on an 'as and when required basis'.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children under 5 years.
• SSSC Registered or willing to apply before starting work.
• Enjoy working with children.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective organisation and use of resources.
• Support the needs of pupils in accessing the curriculum.
• Support quality learning and teaching in the Nursery.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Caring for children

Education

NC Early Education and Childcare or equivalent

SVQ Level 2 Social Services (Children and Young People)

Job description

To support the early years team in administrative, practical and organisational tasks and also to support the learning activities of the children.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective organisation and use of resources.
• Contribute to the quality of care and welfare of pupils.
• Support the needs of pupils in effectively accessing the curriculum.
• Support the quality of learning and teaching in the Nursery.

The Individual

• Experience of working with children under 5 years
• Having achieved or working towards the following qualifications:
  > NC Early Education and Childcare or equivalent
  Or
  > SVQ Level 2 Social Services (Children and Young People)
• SSSC Registered (if you are not appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to taking up post, you must apply for registration within 3 months and, be fully registered within 6 months)
• Enjoy working with children.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Closing Date: 4 July 2025
£12.96 per hour
Hours per week: Needs of service (Term Time only)

Applicants should note this post is worked on an "as and when required basis" with no guaranteed weekly hours. The successful applicant must be available to work at short notice.

For further information please contact the Carole Gray, Early Learning & Childcare Resource Officer, on 07966 120 555 or [e-mail]