Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (30 hpw) (Fixed Term Until 2 July 2026), Rosebank Primar

Highland Council; Nairn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Nairn is seeking a Support Worker in Early Learning & Childcare. The role involves supporting the Head Teacher in creating engaging activities for children. This fixed-term position offers 30 hours per week and requires staff to register with SSSC and undergo training. The salary ranges from £18,364 to £18,876 annually.

Qualifications

• Must be a national of the UK or specified EU countries.
• Must not have lived or worked outside the UK for 3 months or more.
• Required to register with SSSC and undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher in delivering stimulating activities.
• Work within the framework of Highland Council policies and guidelines.

Job description

Overview

Post Title: Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare)
Location: Rosebank Primary School, Nairn
Hours: 30 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 02 July 2026
Salary: £18,364 - £18,876

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

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Contact Person: Lisa Campbell 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 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.

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

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.

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.