Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (30hpw), Millbank Primary School - HGH20008. Job in[...]

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking a Support Worker for Early Learning & Childcare at Millbank Primary School. The position is permanent, offering 30 hours per week. The successful candidate will support the Head Teacher in delivering engaging activities in a safe environment that caters to the needs of children and their families. Applicants must register with SSSC and may need to undergo an Overseas Criminal Record Check. Salary ranges between £18,364 and £18,876 p.a.

Qualifications

• All staff must register with SSSC and undertake accredited training.
• Position classified as regulated role requiring an Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher in delivering stimulating activities.
• Ensure a safe environment meeting children's and families' needs.

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare)
Location: Millbank Primary School
Hours: 30 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
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: Louise Kinnear 01667 452240

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.

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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.