Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare) (1hpw) (Fixed Term until 01 July 2027) Helmsdale Primary School

Published by Highland Council

Ref: HGH22014 Published date: 27/10/2026 Closing date: 09/11/2026

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Location:: Helmsdale Primary School, Helmsdale

Salary:: £633.00 - £651.00

Contract type:: Temporary

Position type:: Part Time

Hours:: 1 hours

Categories:: Education; Early Years Practitioner / Child Care / Nursery

Job Description

Post Title: Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare)
Location: Helmsdale Primary School
Hours: 1 hour per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 01 July 2027
Salary: £633.71 - £651.21

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale of HC03 and includes the Living Wage Supplement.

For information on working in ELC check out childcarecareersscotland.scot/

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Applications from Gaelic speakers are encouraged.

Contact Person: Shelly Taylor Tel: 01431 821244
Email: shelly.taylor@highland.gov.uk

Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of the childcare team, supporting the Head Teacher in the delivery of a range of stimulating activities in a safe environment that meet the needs of both children and their families. The work is to be carried out in accordance with Highland Council policies, guidelines and codes of practice.

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The Highland Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing within the workplace.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

It is a requirement that all staff working in early years services register with SSSC and embark on accredited training. It is Council policy that all staff undertaking employment with the Council agree to undertake such training in due course.

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This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.