Job Details
Grade: 6C
Hourly Rate: £16.34 - £17.65
Salary: £19142.05 - £20676.12 per annum
Contract Duration: Temporary until 16 August 2026
Hours: 26 hours
Recruitment Profile
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.
- Setting up high quality spaces and resources – indoor and outdoor
- Planning high quality experiences for children – indoor and outdoor
- Cleaning and maintaining resources where appropriate
- General ongoing supervision to provide a safe, healthy and secure environment for children
- Encouraging children in the development of good personal hygiene helping individuals as necessary
- Provide nurturing interactions which support and extend learning.
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 Enquries
Informal enquiries may be made to Kath Gullen by telephone on 01450 373043 or by email at kathleen.gullen@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.