Company:
Scottish Borders council
Location: Old Town
Closing Date: 22/10/2026
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Description
Job Description
Job Details
Grade: 6C
Hours: 6
Hourly Rate: £16.92 - £18.27
Salary: £4,572.68 - £4,937.50 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
This is a Term Time Only Post
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.
Essential
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
Informal enquiries may be made to Pauline Copeland at Pauline. [email protected].
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.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Employability Support –The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team.
Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email [email protected]
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