Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (6 hpw) (Fixed Term until 02 July 2026), Plockton P[...]

Highland Council; Horsham; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is hiring a Support Worker for Early Learning & Childcare in Plockton. This is a fixed-term position with hours of 6 per week, and candidates must be Gaelic speakers. The role requires successful applicants to pass an Overseas Criminal Record Check. The salary offered ranges from £3,672 to £3,775 per annum.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in Gaelic is essential.
• Must meet Overseas Criminal Record Check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support early learning and childcare processes in the school.

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare)

Location: Plockton Primary School

Hours: 6 hours per week

Duration: Fixed Term until 02 July 2026

Salary: £3,672 - £3,775 per annum

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

Applications from Gaelic speakers are essential.

For information on working in ELC check out childcarecareersscotland.scot/

For guidance and tips on ELC roles within Highland Council click here

Contact Person: Melanie Sinclair Tel: [phone]

Tha Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd a' tuigsinn gu bheil iomadachd ag àrach cruthachas is ùr-ghnàthachas. Tha sinn dealasach a thaobh co-ionannachd chothroman agus do bhith cothromach is ion-ghabhalach. Tha sinn a' cur fàilte air iarrtasan bho dhaoine bho gach cùl-raon, a' riochdachadh nan coimhearsnachdan a bhios sinn a' fritheiladh, agus tha sinn gu sònraichte a' brosnachadh iarrtasan bho thagraichean a tha buailteach a bhith fo-riochdaichte san sgioba-obrach againn. Mar fhastalachadh a tha misneachail a bhuaidh air ciorraim, tha sinn a' toirt barantas gun toir sgioba-obrach a’ bhàta do gach tagraiche ciorramach a bhios a’ coinneachadh nan slatan-tomhais riatanach as lugha airson na dreuchd.

Mus tìdean dreuchd a dhearbhadh, feumaidh tagraichean soirbheachail ballrachd a Ghabhail ann an Sgeama Dìona nam Buidhnean So-leònte.

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.