Support Assistant

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Highland Council Full time

Job Description

Post Title: Support Worker (Early Learning & Childcare)

Location: Aviemore Primary School
Hours: 26 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term
Salary: £15, - £15,

Salary placement will normally be at the first point of the scale.

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.

Please apply online.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

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.

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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