Relief Early Years Practitioner - Various Locations - SBO10021

Relief Early Years Practitioner - Various Locations - SBO10021

Date posted: 2026-09-06

Location: Berwickshire, GB, TD11 3DD

Application deadline: 2026-12-05T21:24:51.027

Job Details

• Grade: 6C


• Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27


• Contract Duration: Relief/Casual


• Please note interviews will take place 22nd October 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.

Essential Requirements

• At least one of the following qualifications:
  
  
  
  • HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education
  
  
  • SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People)
  
  
  • SCQF 7 SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development
  
  
  
  


• All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to hold full registration with GTCS, or be able to obtain full registration 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 Early Years Team at .

Equality and Diversity Statements

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.

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Job Details Grade: 6C Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27 Contract Duration: Relief/Casual Please note interviews will take place 22nd October 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. Essential At least one of the following qualifications: HNC in Childhood Practice/Childcare & Education SVQ 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 SVQ 3 Children s Care, Learning & Development All successful applicants for early learning and childcare posts will be required to hold full registration with GTCS, or be able to obtain full registration 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 Early Years Team at ##### . 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.