A vacancy has arisen for an Early Years Support Worker to act as a member of the Early Learning and Childcare team, with involvement in the work of the Early Level curriculum, and where appropriate the Pre-Birth to Three Framework, helping to contribute to the care and education of children.
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality and service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service of the organisation.
This is a Children’s Service Network (CSN) post. The hours are to be worked at Newtonhill School Nursery, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Portlethen CSN. The Successful candidate will be employed on a 52.18 week per year contract.
This position is subject to Local Government terms and Conditions.
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Fixed term for a period not exceeding 02/07/2027
The expected interview date for this position is Thursday 11th December 2025.
Informal enquiries to: Jane Wallis 01569 690483
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Requirements
This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.
This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.