Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker (Gaelic)(Part Time) (Term Time) - NLA08384

North Lanarkshire Council; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LearnNL learning academy

Flexible working

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council’s Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) service is seeking an Gaelic-speaking Support Worker on a Term Time, Part Time basis at Condorrat NC, Gaelic Unit, Condorrat Cumbernauld. You will help deliver high-quality, child-centred learning experiences and play a key role in supporting young children and their families.

Applicants should be keen to learn and develop, with a requirement to register with the SSSC.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Gaelic.
• Commitment to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support and nurture children through engaging learning experiences.
• Assist in planning, development and coordination of learning programmes within the ELC setting.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, carers, colleagues and partner professionals.

Skills

Gaelic fluency

Job description

Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker (Gaelic)(Part Time) (Term Time) - NLA08384

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

We are currently recruiting Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker (Gaelic) on a Term Time basis at the following location:

Condorrat NC, Gaelic Unit, Condorrat Cumbernauld

You will be a proactive and valued member of the ELC team, supporting and nurturing children through engaging and 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 supporting the planning, development, and co-ordination of learning programmes within the ELC setting, ensuring positive outcomes for all children.

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

Applicants do not require experience working within an ELC environment but should have a keen interest in this area and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional learning and development.

Successful candidates will be required to register and comply with the registration requirements for Support Worker Level with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

Successful candidate should be fluent in Gaelic.

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.

Please note applicants will be considered for all vacancies and preference of post will be discussed at interview. If you have a preference for the part time post please note this on your application form.

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 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our

NLLifereward site. 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.

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

Recruitment Charter.

*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.

Are you involved in any of NLC employability programmes, for example: Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme - Winter Leaver or other?

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, are guaranteed an interview as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. Are you a veteran, reservist or spouse of a veteran who has been previously in the Armed Forces?

The Council welcomes applications from applicants self-assessed as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description for the job.