Support Worker (Early Years) – 2 Positions Available – Macmerry Primary School – EAL12506 Job at Trent Full Time NEW

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £15.16 – £16.30
This is a 39 week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.

Post 1 – 12 Hours per Week
Days and hours of work:
Monday – Thursday, 11:30-14:30

Post 2 – 24 Hours per Week
Days and hours of work:
Monday – Thursday, 08:45-15:15

You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.

To start asap.

Macmerry Nursery School is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated Early Years support worker to join our inclusive and highly skilled team. This post offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children.

In this role, you will help create the time and capacity for our team to deliver targeted interventions that support children across the nursery. You’ll play a vital part in fostering a nurturing, responsive, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and the principles of GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child)
• Is enthusiastic about supporting children’s development through child-centred and responsive practice
• Values teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic early years setting

To learn more about our nursery and this opportunity, please visit our school website or contact us directly.

Job Details

To work in support of early years ‘staff by contributing towards the creation of 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 associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every ‘essential’ criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Education: Good standard of general education.

Must hold an SVQ in Social Services (Children & Young People) at SCQF Level 6 (or an alternative SSSC recognised equivalent qualification). If not already obtained, you must commit to achieve the SVQ in the appropriate period of registration to meet the SSSC registration requirements.

First Aid qualification or willingness to work towards gaining it.

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to work towards gaining it.

SSSC registration or agreement to register within 6 months from the date of appointment to this post is essential.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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