Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is for a full-time position (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours or sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78
This is a 52-week non-sessional post, including working during school holidays.
Days And Hours Of Work
* Monday & Tuesday: 10:00-14:00
* Wednesday: 13:00-18:00
* Thursday: 08:00-18:00
* Friday: 08:00-13:00
Start date: 11th August 2025.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for practitioners aiming to progress their Early Years Career within a growing team.
We seek practitioners who can work effectively and cooperatively with all staff to foster a positive and shared ethos of high-quality early years care and learning for all children at Windygoul Nursery.
Job Details
Assist early years staff by contributing to creating a warm, friendly, safe, and caring environment for children aged 2-5 years.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties. You must refer to these to complete your application and ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria for consideration.
The East Lothian Way
Our values and behaviours expected from employees, which may be assessed during interview. Please review the document via the provided link to familiarize yourself.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
* Good standard of general education.
* SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 6 or an SSSC recognized equivalent. If not obtained, commitment to achieve it within the registration period.
* First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain it.
* Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to gain it.
* SSSC registration or agreement to register within 6 months of appointment.
PVG Membership
This post is considered a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All candidates will need to become or update PVG Scheme members prior to employment. Records are regularly updated, and disclosures will be discussed and investigated before a formal offer.
Additional Requirements
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you must provide an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on GOV.UK.
Additional Information
For more employment information, visit: East Lothian Council Employment Info
Details on all East Lothian Council schools can be found here.
For application support, contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link.
For further vacancy information, call 01620 827868 or email us.
Note: East Lothian Council does not accept CVs. All applications must be completed via the online form. If unable to apply online, contact us for a paper application.
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