Support Worker (Early Years) - Law Primary School - EAL11824

East Lothian Council; North Berwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Law Primary School in North Berwick. This full-time post offers a salary ranging from £13.48 to £14.33 per hour, temporary until October 2026. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications, including an SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) and a willingness to register with the SSSC. Essential skills include further certifications in First Aid and Food Hygiene. The role involves supporting children aged 2-5 years in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with SSSC within 6 months of appointment required.
• PVG membership or update prior to formal offer is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support early years staff in a warm and caring environment.
• Create a safe space for children aged 2-5 years.

Skills

First Aid

Food Hygiene Level 2

Education

SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 6

Good standard of general education

Job description

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £13.48 - £14.33. This is a 52 week non-sessional post, including working during school holidays.

Temporary until 1st October 2026. Days and hours of work: Monday, 08:00-18:00, Tuesday, 08:00-15:45, Wednesday, 08:15-17:00, Thursday, 08:15-16:45, with a 30 minute break each day. To start as soon as possible.

Law Primary School is situated in North Berwick, with a new purpose-built Early Years Centre opened in 2024. Our nursery has a capacity of up to 80 children per session, with a large staff team providing high-quality early learning.

Job Details

To support early years staff in creating a warm, friendly, safe, and caring environment for children aged 2-5 years.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for the full range of tasks and duties. You must meet every 'essential' criteria to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way values and behaviours are expected from employees. Familiarize yourself with these before an interview.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications: Good standard of general education, SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 6, or an alternative SSSC recognized equivalent qualification. First Aid and Level 2 Food Hygiene certificates are desirable.

SSSC registration or agreement to register within 6 months from the date of appointment is essential.

PVG Membership: This post requires a PVG Scheme membership or update prior to any formal offer of employment.

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.

Additional Information

For more East Lothian Council employment information, visit www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo. School information can be found on individual school websites.

If you have difficulties with the application, contact the MyJobScotland support team or call 01620 827868 for further information.

Note: East Lothian Council does not accept CVs. All applications must be made through the online form.