Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (25hpw), Cradlehall Primary School, Inverness - HGH22107

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Highland Council in Inverness is seeking a Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) to join Cradlehall Primary School. You will help deliver engaging activities in a safe setting for children and their families, under the guidance of the Head Teacher.

The role requires commitment to equality and safeguarding, with PVG checks and SSSC registration as part of the process. This is a part-time, permanent post at 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Registration with SSSC required for all staff in early years services.
• Council policy requires undertaking accredited training in due course.
• Adherence to PVG and safeguarding requirements where applicable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (25hpw), Cradlehall Primary School, Inverness - HGH22107

Post Title: Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare)

Location: Cradlehall Primary School, Inverness

Hours: 25 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

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

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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.

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

Short listed 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 register with SSSC and embark on accredited training. 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.