Job Details Grade: 6C Hourly Rate: £15.72 - £16.98 Salary for 35 hour post - £28689.33 - £30988.83 per annum Salary for 22 hour post - £18,033.30 - £19,478.69 per annum Contract Duration: both Temporary until 22 February 2026. Hours: 1x 35 hours and 1 x 22 hours ( Please state on your application form what post you would like to be considered for) Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9 July 2025 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 Social Services (Children & Young People) SCQF 7 / SVQ 3 Children’s Care, Learning & Development 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 Claire Turnbull at Claire.Turnbull@scotborders.gov.uk. 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.