Job Details Grade: 6C Hourly Rate: £16.34 - £17.65 Salary: £2944.93 - £3180.94 per annum Contract Duration: temporary until 21 February 2027 or earlier return of post holder Hours: 4 hours Please note: Closing date is 4 January 2026 with interviews being held on the 20 January 2026 Role Purpose We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed EY practitioner to join our team at St Boswells Primary School in our ELC setting. You will be an essential part of the team, providing lunch cover, supporting our youngest learners to develop essential skills for life. 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 Caroline Hardie at caroline.hardie@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.