Early Years Domestic Support
The Royal High Primary School
Salary: £26, - £26, (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 10 per week, 38 weeks sessional
Purpose of Job To provide domestic support to keep the early years establishment in order for children, parents and staff and support the delivery of light meals and snacks for children.
MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES
Basic food preparation and cooking for children's snacks respecting children's dietary needs with regard to ethnicity and particular needs in discussion with the early years practitioners
Take delivery of any school lunches and following the safe food policy and procedures.
Support early years practitioners to serve snacks and meals
Assist early years practitioners with the preparation and delivery of celebratory/other events e.g. children's birthdays
Ensure the kitchen areas meet environmental health requirements daily and to report any defects to the Head of Centre
Be responsible for overseeing the rotation of stock and that all legislative requirements are met about the safe storage of food
Support the team by cleaning up the early year's establishment keeping the environment attractive, hygienic for the children throughout the day as required. (Main cleaning duties will be carried out by facilities management).
Assist with any laundry by loading the washing machine and dryer and ensuring any nursery clothing, towels, cloths etc are kept clean.
Escort the children on the minibus when required.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.