Support Worker Early Childhood Educator

Job Description

We are looking for a Support Worker Early Childhood Educator (SWECE) to join the team at Callander Nursery Class. Candidates should hold or be working towards a relevant ELC qualification, at minimum of SCQF level
6. This role provides a career pathway in ELC where you can build experience and where relevant be supported to gain further qualifications and / or progress to Practitioner level.

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed individuals with experience of working with children of different ages and abilities, including those with specific support or medical needs. You will work within enthusiastic and hard-working teams to create stimulating learning opportunities that deliver a high quality, child‑centred education.

This is a permanent part-time position (30 hours per week). The candidate is required to be available to work shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm on a 52 week contract.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) pro‑rated for part‑time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work‑from‑home arrangements where the role allows.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
• Carers Leave.
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lift share Scheme.
• Car Lease Scheme.
• Technology Benefit Scheme.