Support Worker Early Childhood Educator - Pool at Stirling Council Career Site

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

28611.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Childcare, Adaptability, Communication, Teamwork, Passion for Early Years, Motivation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 28 May 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £27,405 - £28,611 Hours: 35 hours per week We are looking for enthusiastic Pool Supply Support Worker Early Childhood Educators (SWECE) to work at various locations throughout the Stirling Council area. Successful candidates will support a variety of nurseries across Stirlingshire therefore access to your own transport is essential. 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 interested SWECEs can, in the future, explore further training to work towards a level 7 qualification and equipped with the necessary skills and competencies to work alongside our settings to deliver a high quality practice. You will work within a variety of teams supporting our children and families. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated and adaptable. Pool Supply SWECEs gain valuable skills and knowledge from a variety of highly skilled teams throughout Stirling Council. It is an ideal opportunity to further your experience and build confidence in your practice. This is a full-time post where you will work as a Pool SWECE in a variety of settings. Pool staff are generally required to work shifts between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, however set shifts of Monday to Friday 10am-6pm or 4 days 8am-6pm can be discussed at interview. 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. Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/jzcjrncm/support_worker_ece_je05_01042022_a3192.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] The Benefits * 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. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * 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

Responsibilities

Provide support to various nurseries across the Stirling Council area to deliver high-quality early childhood education. Work within diverse teams to support children and families in a variety of settings.