Out of School Care Auxiliary (17.5hpw) (Fixed Term until 2 July 2026), Balloch Primary School, Inver

Highland Council; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland seeks an Out of School Care Auxiliary to support the Head Teacher at Balloch Primary School. You will participate in delivering a range of stimulating activities in a safe environment, contributing to the well-being of children and their families. This fixed-term role requires reliable training in early years services, with an emphasis on inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Requirement to embark on accredited training and achieve certification.
• Compliance with Council policies regarding employment in early years services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher in delivering stimulating activities.
• Work as a member of the childcare team in a safe environment.

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Out of School Care Auxiliary (2 posts)

Location: Balloch Primary School, Inverness

Hours: 17.5 Hours Per Week

Duration: Fixed Term until 02 July 2026

Salary: £10,712 - £11,011

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

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Contact Details: Gillian Rodgers Tel: [phone]

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.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive.We welcome applications 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.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

It is a requirement that all staff working in early years services embark on accredited training and achieve certification. It is Council policy that all staff undertaking employment with the Council agree to undertake such training in due course.

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.