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Relief Early Years Support Worker

Published by Orkney Islands Council
Ref: ORK09999 Published date: 19/01/2026 Closing date: 31/07/2026
Closed
Location:

Orkney Mainland

Salary:
£15.97 - £16.99
Contract type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
Position type:
Supply/Casual/Relief
Hours:
0 hours
Categories:

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Various Locations

Relief Early Years Support Worker

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis
£15.97 / £16.99 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are seeking suitable candidates to join our supply list in the Early Learning and Childcare setting.

The ideal candidates will have recent experience of working with young children in a structured context. This post is rewarding and requires energetic, thoughtful people who are able to work as part of our team in a caring, learning environment.

For appointment at D:
You should have a good general standard of education including literacy and numeracy AND successfully complete a relevant qualification to allow registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) within 3 years of taking up the post.

For appointment at E:
You should hold a recognised qualification that enables registration with the SSSC as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) e.g. NC in Early Education and Child Care, SVQ Level 2.

You are required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of taking up the post and maintain this registration.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the post by contacting Catherine Diamond, Service Manager (Early Years Team) on 01856 873535 ext 3220 or email: catherine.diamond@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

Recruitment for this post is ongoing

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.


Job Attachments

Information for Applicants (SJC).pdf

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SJC Local Terms and Conditions of Service.pdf

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Location

Orkney Mainland


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