Job Details Grade: 6C Hours: 6 Hourly Rate: £16.34 - £17.65 Salary: £4417.40 - £4771.41 per annum Contract Duration: Permanent Role Purpose JOB PURPOSE 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. PRINCIPAL DUTIES To contribute through team meetings to the long, medium and short-term planning processes of all aspects of the curriculum in line with local and national guidelines to meet the needs of the individual child in an inclusive setting. To contribute, as part of the ELC team, to the implementation of plans to deliver an effective early years' service to individual children and groups of children by: - 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. To observe, record observations and through team meetings contribute to assessment and moderation and to the formal reporting on individual children’s progress in line with SBC’s policy and procedures. To liaise with parents, members of multi-disciplinary teams, other establishments and agencies. This may be individually, in conjunction with the EYO/SEYO or contributing to a pre-meeting discussion or networking event as appropriate. Essential 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 Lynn Hodgins by telephone on 01450373434 or by email at lhodgins@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.