Relief Early Years Practitioner - Various Locations - SBO10021

Scottish Borders Council; Newtown St Boswells; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a relief/casual Early Learning and Childcare worker to support the ELC setting and contribute to all aspects of childcare and education. You will take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

Applicants should hold the stated qualifications (HNC in Childhood Practice, SVQ 3 in SCYW, SVQ 3 in Children's Care, Learning & Development) and be able to obtain full GTCS/SSSC registration within three months of appointment and maintain it during

Qualifications

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education is essential.
• SVQ 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 is essential.
• SVQ 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development is essential.
• Full registration with GTCS or ability to obtain full registration with SSSC within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting.
• Take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7

SVQ 3 Children's Care, Learning & Development

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 6C

Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27

Contract Duration: Relief/Casual

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.

Essential

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education
• SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7
• 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.