Classroom Assistant ELC

Argyll & Bute Council; Oban; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Classroom Assistant to join their Early Learning Centre in a picturesque West Coast location. This part-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young children's lives, fostering a love for learning in a nurturing environment. The position emphasizes outdoor learning and community engagement, ensuring every child is valued and respected. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and a flexible work approach, this organization provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Generous Leave Entitlement

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Wellbeing Initiatives

Opportunities for Learning and Career Growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support children's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery children during lunch times.
• Facilitate outdoor learning and shared learning opportunities.

Skills

Childcare

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Childcare Qualification

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re open Tuesday 6th 9am.

Ref no: ARB16082

Published: 02/05/2025

Closes: 16/05/2025

Location: Easdale Primary Pre Five Unit Easdale Primary School Easdale Oban, PA34 4RF

Salary: £24,198 - £24,600 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 15 hours per week

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025

Classroom Assistant ELC, Easdale Primary Pre Five Unit

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

Easdale ELC is part of our Primary School in a superb West Coast location. We are looking for someone committed to high quality learning. Our ELC has great opportunities for outdoor learning & Inter-Disciplinary Curriculum enables regular shared learning between ELC and P1. The post includes supporting nursery children during their lunch times. Our setting is at the heart of our rural community. As a GOLD UNCRC Rights Respecting School everyone is valued and respected.

Intended interview date will be Weds 18 th June 2025.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job sharing.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked, on a term time basis.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Judith Frost, Head Teacher
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB16082

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To fi nd out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy .