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Scottish Borders Council; Newtown St Boswells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Relief Early Years Practitioner to support childcare and education across various locations within SBO. The post involves contributing to high quality learning experiences for children and working as part of the Early Learning and Childcare team to deliver imaginative, inclusive activities.

You will meet the required qualifications: HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education or SVQ 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development.

Qualifications

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education required or SVQ 3 in Children’s Care, Learning & Development.
• Registration with GTCS or ability to obtain full registration with SSSC within 3 months of appointment and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and support the team with appropriate duties.

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Job description

Relief Early Years Practitioner - Various Locations - SBO10021

Please note interviews will take place 22nd October 2026.

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.

At least one of the following qualifications:

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to hold full registration with GTCS, or be able to obtain full registration 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 Early Years Team 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.