Early Learning Support Worker (Part Time)(Temporary) - REN12850

Medirest Signature; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Renfrewshire is looking for an enthusiastic Early Learning Support Worker to assist nursery officers with early learning and childcare. The ideal candidate will help with lunchtimes, work with individual or groups of children, and organize playrooms. Essential qualifications include a commitment to achieve relevant childcare certification, and experience working with young people is a must. This is a temporary role for 12 months, based on business needs and funding.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment and ability to undertake the required qualification in early learning and childcare.
• Registered with SSSC within the designated timeline if not already registered.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursery officers in the delivery of early learning and childcare.
• Support lunchtimes and work with individual or groups of children.
• Organize playrooms.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Ability to communicate effectively

Caring nature

Responsiveness

Awareness of young children's needs

Education

NC in Childhood Practice at SCQF level 6

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

Equivalent qualification

Job description

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 or groups of children, and organizing playrooms.

Essential qualifications: Demonstrate a commitment and ability to undertake the required qualification in early learning and childcare in line with SSSC requirements, such as:

• NC in Childhood Practice at SCQF level 6, or
• SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 6, or
• Equivalent qualification.

Essential experience and skills: Experience working with children and young people, ability to communicate effectively with children and adults, a caring nature, responsiveness, and awareness of young children's needs.

If not already registered with SSSC, registration will be required within the designated timeline.

Additional information: This is a temporary position, subject to business needs and funding, for 12 months or until the post's requirement ceases, whichever is earlier.

If successful, you will need to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, with the level of check determined by the duties of the role. For more information, visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.