Support Worker (Early Years) - Pinkie St Peter's Primary School - EAL10076

East Lothian Council

Support Worker (Early Years) - Pinkie St Peter's Primary School - EAL10076

£23924

East Lothian Council, Pinkie, East Lothian

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 746dbf87ec134ef1a6d19c54f6f63c9f

Full Job Description

To work in support of early years 'staff by contributing towards the creation of a warm, friendly, safe and caring environment for children aged 2 -5 years.

Education: Good standard of general education.

Must hold an SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 6 (or an alternative SSSC recognised equivalent qualification). If not already obtained, you must commit to achieve the SVQ in the appropriate period of registration to meet the SSSC registration requirements.

First Aid qualification or willingness to work towards gaining it.

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to work towards gaining it.

SSSC registration or agreement to register within 6 months from the date of appointment to this post is essential., Disability Confident
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The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

This is a 52 week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays

Hourly rate of pay: £12.29 - £13.11

Days and hours of work:
Monday, 08:15-15:00
Tuesday, 09:00-16:30
Wednesday, 08:15-16:15
To start asap.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a growing team and develop experience to further their Early Years Career. We are looking for someone who will help us continue to deliver high quality early learning and childcare in an environment where all children have the opportunity to flourish and progress to the best of their abilities.

The successful candidate will be part of the team setting up and establishing exciting new practice in a brand new purpose built nursery building.