Support Worker (Early Years)

The school building is of a traditional style that stands on the edge of the village of Ormiston. In addition to the ten classrooms we have a large gymnasium, library, resource rooms, a nursery and our own kitchens where meals are cooked and served. Wheelchair access is available.
More information about our school can be found on our X feed @ormistonprimary or on our webpage.
Our nursery runs with two cohorts of 30 children 48 weeks of the year. The groups attend on a Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday with both in nursery on alternative Fridays. Our nursery makes the most of our local area with trips to the woodland areas and uses the local park for Play on Pedal sessions and other activities.
Job Details
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.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way
The - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them., All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

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.
PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

Ormiston Primary School is a non-denominational school, which has approximately 200 girls and boys throughout the nursery/primary age range. Our youngest pupils in the nursery are three years old, our oldest pupils in Primary 7 are twelve years old. Children would normally move on to Ross High School after their Primary 7 year.