Early Years Practitioner - Langlee Primary School - SBO09202
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,689.33 to £30,988.83 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Galashiels, TD1 2EB |
| Company: | Scottish Borders Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SBO09202 |
Summary
Job Details
Grade: 6C
Hourly Rate: £15.72 - £16.98
Salary based on 12 hours per week: £8,496.45 - £9,177.46 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Hours: 1 Post - 12 hours per week
Interviews: Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th July
Role 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.
Essentials
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 to
Informal enquiries may be made to Jenny Grant by telephone on 01896 664174 or by email at JAGrant@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.