Early Years Support Worker - ABS45012
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,760.00 to £25,535.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Portlethen, AB12 4LX |
| Company: | Aberdeenshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ABS45012 |
Summary
Job Description
A vacancy has arisen for an Early Years Support Worker to act as a member of an Early Learning and Childcare team, working within an EarlyYears setting in Aberdeenshire, with involvement in the work of the Early Levelcurriculum, and where appropriate, the pre-Birth to Three Framework whilst under supervision from the Early Years Senior Practitioner.
Provide general support inrelation to the needs of individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety and ensurea secure and safe environment for all children (including children with AdditionalSupport Needs).
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.
This position is subject to Local Government terms and Conditions.
The majority of posts within Aberdeenshire Council fall into one of the categories as detailed on the Worksmart website
Fixed term for a period not exceeding 07/08/2026
This is a Children’s Service Network (CSN) post. Initially you will be based at Hillside Primary School, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Portlethen CSN. The successful candidate will be employed on a 52.18 weeks per year contract.
Informal enquiries to: Maryanne Middler 07788233660
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Requirements
This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.
This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.
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