Early Learning Support Worker (Part Time) (Permanent)

Renfrewshire Council; Erskine; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council agency in Scotland seeks an enthusiastic Early Learning Support Worker. The role involves assisting nursery officers and supporting children during play and lunchtime activities. Candidates must be committed to obtaining early childcare qualifications and have experience working with children. A Disclosure Scotland check is required if successful.

Qualifications

• Commitment to undertake required qualifications in early learning and childcare.
• Registered with SSSC as Support Worker of Day Care of Children Service.
• Undertake a Disclosure Scotland check.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursery officers in delivery of early learning and childcare.
• Support lunchtimes for children.
• Organise playrooms and activities.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Ability to communicate orally with children and adults

Caring nature

Responsive to young children's needs

Education

NC in childhood practice at SCQF level 6

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 6 or equivalent

Job description

Location: St Annes Primary School Park Drive Park Mains, PA8 7AE

Salary: £10,660 - £11,153 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 15 hours per week

Advert

Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Early Learning Support Worker.

You will be part of a team assisting nursery officers in the delivery of early learning and childcare including supporting lunchtimes, working with individual/groups of children and the organisation of playrooms.

It is essential that you demonstrate a commitment and ability to undertake the required qualification in early learning and childcare in line with SSSC requirements: NC in childhood practice at SCQF level 6 or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 6 as stipulated in SSSC; or equivalent.

Experience of children and young people, Ability to communicate orally with children and adults, Caring nature, responsive and an awareness of the needs of young children is also essential.

If not already registered with SSSC, you will be required to do so as Support Worker of Day Care of Children Service within the designated timeline.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .