Early Years Support Worker

Job Description

Act as a member of an Early Learning and Childcare team, working within an Early 
Years setting in Aberdeenshire, with involvement in the work of the Early Level 
curriculum, and where appropriate, the pre-Birth to Three Framework whilst under 
supervision from the Early Years Senior Practitioner. Provide general support in 
relation to the needs of individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety and ensure 
a secure and safe environment for all children (including children with Additional 
Support 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.

30 hours per week, various shifts between 8am - 6pm, Term time.

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 6 months of employment. 

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of these must be your current or most recent employer. 

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 04/07/2025

Informal enquiries to Sarah Duthie - 01467 535820

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