Early Years Support Worker

Orkney Gin Company; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A community nursery in Kirkwall seeks an Early Years Support Worker for 21 hours per week on a temporary basis until July 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children and should hold a recognised qualification to register with the SSSC. This rewarding position requires teamwork and involvement in a caring learning environment, contributing to the development of children during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young children in a structured context.
• Ability to complete relevant qualification for SSSC registration within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team in a caring, learning environment.
• Provide support in early childhood education.

Skills

Working with young children

Teamwork

Education

Recognised qualification for SSSC registration

Good general standard of education

Job description

# Early Years Support Worker, Strynd NurseryRef no:: ORK10046Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Strynd, Kirkwall, KW15 1HG, United KingdomSalary:: £29,148 - £31,009 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 21 hours per week## Advert**EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING****Strynd Nursery****Early Years Support Worker****21 hours per week, Term Time****Temporary to 2 July 2026****£29,148 - £29,732 / £30,389 - £31,009 pro-rata****£15.97 - £16.29 / £16.65 - £16.99 per hour****The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance**We are seeking a suitable candidate to join our dedicated team of staff in the Strynd Nursery.The ideal candidate will have recent experience of working with young children in a structured context. This post is rewarding and requires an energetic, thoughtful person, who can 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 as a Support Worker (Day Care of Children) within 3 months of appointment.This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the posts by contacting Fiona Greaves, Nursery Manager on 01857 876096 or email [e-mail]**Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 22 February 2026***Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.*## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement