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1 x 18 hours, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed term until 10 August .
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
St. Ninian’s Primary School and Nursery Class serve the communities of Dedridge, Adambrae and Murieston. Our school roll is and nursery with up to 40 children per session.
We are seeking an enthuisatic practitioner to join nursery team within the setting supporting early learning and the Early Years Officer. The post holder will develop and promote high quality learning experiences for all children within the establishment, and will ensure the effective use of positive behaviour strategies for all children in partnership with staff, parents and other appropriate professionals. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work on a rota across the opening hours.
The post-holder must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or provide equivalent qualifications and be able to demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in an early year’s educational establishment. The post-holder must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a practitioner and will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure check.
For further information please contact Lisamaria Purdie, Headteacher – e-mail :
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC.
SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act .