Early Years Support Worker, Stromness Nursery

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EDUCATION, LEISURE & HOUSING
Stromness Primary

Early Years Support Worker

21 hours per week, Term Time
Permanent
£26,666 - £27,232 / £27,853 - £28,455 pro rata
£14.61 - £14.92 / £15.26 - £15.59 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance

We are seeking a suitable candidate to join our dedicated team of staff in Stromness Nursery.

The ideal candidate will have recent experience of working with young children in a structured context. This post is rewarding and requires an energetic, thoughtful person, who is able to work as part of our team in a caring, learning environment.

For appointment at D:
You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy AND successfully complete a relevant qualification to allow registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up the post.

For appointment at E:
You should hold a recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) e.g. NC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 2.

You are required to register with the SSSC within 6 months of taking up the post and maintain this registration.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the posts by contacting Caroline Easton, Early Learning and Childcare Manager on 01856 850544 or email: caroline.easton@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 28 July 2024

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.