Out of School Care Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Highland Council

    Highland Council
    Highland Council Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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    Post Title: Out of School Care Assistant
    Location: Milton of Leys Primary School, Inverness
    Hours: 20 Hours Per Week
    Duration: Fixed Term until 27 June
    Salary: £11, - £12, p.a. (Unqualified) £12, - £14, p.a. (Qualified)

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

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    Contact Details: Kerrie Laird Tel:

    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.

    Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

    Requirements

    Those employed as Out of School Care Assistant 2 (qualified) should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education: (for example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC.

    Those employed as Out of School Care Assistant 1 (unqualified) should be committed to working towards the award within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC.

    Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid would be advantageous although not essential.