Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (30hpw) (Fixed Term Until 2 July 2026), Ness Castle Prim

Highland Council; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority is seeking a Support Worker for Early Learning & Childcare at Ness Castle Primary School. This role involves supporting the delivery of stimulating activities for children aged 3-12 in a safe environment. The position is fixed-term until July 2026, with a salary range of £18,364 to £18,876 p.a. Applicants must register with SSSC and commit to undergo necessary training. A commitment to diversity and equality is expected in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• All staff working in early years services must register with SSSC.
• Undertake accredited training as per council policy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher in delivering engaging activities.
• Maintain a safe environment for children aged 3-12.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Childcare

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare)
Location: Ness Castle Primary School, Inverness
Hours: 30 hours per week*
Duration: Fixed Term until 02 July 2026
Salary: £18,364 - £18,876 p.a.

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

*Working hours are between 12-6pm and the children you will work with are between the ages of 3-12 years old.

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Contact Person: Shona Maclean 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.

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.