Early Years Practitioner - Edenside Primary School - SBO10491

Scottish Borders Council; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Edenside Primary School (SBO10491). The role involves contributing to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting, with additional duties as required. A relevant qualification is required and SSSC registration must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

Interviews on 9 November 2026. Applicants with SNNEB/NNEB may be considered with CPD evidence; the post emphasizes ongoing professional development and

Qualifications

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education is preferred.
• Applicants with SNNEB/NNEB may be considered with evidence of ongoing CPD in the past 5 years.
• All successful applicants must register with the SSSC within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration during employment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the early learning and childcare setting.
• Take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

Education

HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education

SNNEB/NNEB

SSSC registration requirement

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Edenside Primary School - SBO10491

Contract Duration: Temporary until 15 August 2027

Interviews to be held on Monday 9th November 2026

Role Purpose

You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required.

At least one of the following qualifications:

• HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education
• Applicants with an SNNEB/NNEB may be considered where they can evidence a record of on-going CPD during the past 5 years
• All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of appointment and maintain registration throughout the period of employment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Lynsey McHarg at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

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