Early Years and Childcare Assistant - FLK14770

Falkirk Council; Denny; On-site; GBP 7,900 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Falkirk Council's Nethermains Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class, is seeking an enthusiastic Early Learning and Childcare Assistant to support young children and their families. The role focuses on providing high-quality play and lunchtime experiences within the ELC setting.

This 16-hour post is Monday-Thursday 11:00-14:00 and Friday 10:30-14:30, term-time, with permanent status and salary adjusted for part-time and term-time contract.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to work with young children and families.
• Commitment to PVG scheme and SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality play and lunchtime experiences in the ELC.
• Support children’s learning and wellbeing during term-time hours.

Job description

Early Years and Childcare Assistant - FLK14770

Job Description

Nethermains Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class

Early Learning and Childcare Assistant Post ID CS2907

Nethermains Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Assistant who enjoy working with young children and their families. The successful candidate will assist in the provision of high-quality play and lunchtime experiences within the ELC settings.

This is an ideal position to develop and progress into a career within Early Learning and Childcare.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

All support workers must have either obtained the benchmark qualification for their role or, be working towards meeting the qualification condition required as part of your registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you have to achieve the benchmark qualification you will have three years in which to do so, and this would be through achieving the SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6.

Successful candidates must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting in their role and will gain registration within six months.

The post available is for 16 hour contract and will be Monday to Thursday 11.00 am to 2.00 pm and Friday 10.30 am to 2.30 pm and is term time.

The post is permanent within Falkirk Council Children’s Services. The salary is adjusted accordingly for part time and term time contract.