Early Years Support Worker (MOR10867) - MOR10867

Posting date:	18 July 2025
Salary:	£24,935.00 to £25,242.00 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 August 2025
Location:	Lhanbryde, IV30 8PD
Company:	Moray Council
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	MOR10867

Summary

Job Description

To support the early years team in administrative, practical and organisational tasks and also to support the learning activities of the children.

Requirements

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act, it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the effective organisation and use of resources.

Contribute to the quality of care and welfare of pupils.

Support the needs of pupils in effectively accessing the curriculum.

Support the quality of learning and teaching in the Nursery.

The Individual

Experience of working with children under 5 years

Having achieved or working towards the following qualifications:

NC Early Education and Childcare or equivalent

Or

SVQ Level 2 Social Services (Children and Young People)

SSSC Registered (if you are not appropriately registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) prior to taking up post, you must apply for registration within 3 months and, be fully registered within 6 months)

Effective organisation skills.

Effective communication skills.

Enjoy working with children.

Flexible and adaptable approach.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Closing Date: 1st August 2025

Starting Salary: £24935 (pro rata)

£12.96 per hour

21.75 hours per week (term time)

For further information, contact Joy Smith - 07929 845213

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