Job Details Grade: 6C Hourly Rate: £16.34 - £17.65 Salary: £4,417.40- £4,771.41 per annum Contract Duration: Temporary until 16 August 2026 Hours: 6 Role Purpose Stow Primary School are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the ELC setting and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required. Essential Knowledge of early years child development Understanding of current early years’ practice Good communication skills, including ability to discuss and record observations and assessments Excellent interpersonal skills to enable them to build positive relationships with children, parents, colleagues and other professionals. An ability to work co-operatively with colleagues. An ability to work both under direction and independently when required. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Magda Robertson by telephone on 01578 730218 or by email at magda.robertson@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. 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.