Early Learning & Childcare Key Worker (Term Time) (2 posts)-Petersburn Family Learning Centre-REQ068

North Lanarkshire Council Ltd; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

LearnNL learning academy

Flexible working

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council's Early Learning & Childcare service is recruiting for 2 permanent Key Worker positions at Petersburn Family Learning Centre, Airdrie. 30 hours per week, Term Time only, starting at £31,541–£34,307 pro rata.

You will support and nurture children through engaging, learning experiences and contribute to high quality early years provision. Applicants should have Early Years experience, be excellent communicators, and meet PVG/SSSC requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Early Years environment.
• Commitment to continuing professional learning and development.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, development and coordination of Early Years learning programmes to ensure positive outcomes.
• Support and nurture children through engaging, stimulating learning experiences.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, carers, colleagues and partner professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Early years experience

Planning learning activities

PVG clearance

Education

HNC in Early Education & Childcare/Childhood Practice

SVQ 3 Early Years Care & Education

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC 7 £31,541-£34,307 (pro rata )

North Lanarkshire Council's Early Learning & Childcare service is dedicated to ensuring the care, wellbeing and positive development of young children.

We are currently recruiting for 2 permanent Key Worker positions, 30 hours per week working Term Time only, at the following location;

Petersburn Family Learning Centre, Petersburn Road, Petersburn, Airdrie, ML6 8RG

You will be a proactive and valued member of the Early Year's team, supporting & nurturing children through the creation of engaging, stimulating learning experiences. You will contribute to delivering a high quality, child centred service that meets the individual needs of young children and their families.

The role involves actively participating in the planning, development and co-ordination of learning programmes Early Years setting, ensuring positive outcomes for all children.

You must be an excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships and communicate confidently with children, parents, carers, colleagues and partner professionals.

Applicants should have experience of working in an Early Years environment and demonstrate a commitment to continuous ongoing professional learning & development.

The successful candidate must hold one of the following qualifications (or equivalent qualification)

• HNC in Early Education & Childcare/Childhood Practice
• SVQ 3 Early Years Care & Education

You must also meet the registration requirements for a practitioner with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is required. Applicants who are not currently members must be willing to join the scheme and obtain a satisfactory scheme record or scheme record update.

Working Pattern : Monday- Friday Term Time hours between: 8am -6pm

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you're considering a career with us, you'll be keen to know what's in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you,find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention's Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.