Job Details Grade: 6C Hourly Rate: £15.72 - £16.98 Salary: £28689.33 - £30988.83 pro rata per annum (Term Time Only) Contract Duration: Temporary until 20/04/2026 or earlier return of post holder Hours: 17.5 This job has been re-advertised and now closes on 2nd July 2025. Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time. Role Purpose You will contribute to all aspects of childcare and education in the Nursery class and take an active part in other appropriate duties as required. 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 Louisa Scully by telephone on 01578 722346 or by email at Louisa.Scully@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.