Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (30hpw) (Fixed Term Until 2 July 2026), Park Primary Sch

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland seeks a Support Worker for Early Learning & Childcare at Park Primary School, Inverness. This fixed-term position (until July 2026) involves supporting the Head Teacher in providing engaging activities in a safe environment. The role is 30 hours per week and requires registration with SSSC and potential Overseas Criminal Record Check. The candidate must be committed to training and inclusive practices, fostering creativity and diversity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• Staff must register with SSSC and undertake accredited training.
• An Overseas Criminal Record Check may be necessary depending on nationality.
• Candidates must cover costs for the Overseas Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher in delivering stimulating activities.
• Work in accordance with Highland Council policies and guidelines.

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare)
Location: Park 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.

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Contact Person: Jillian Quigley 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.