Early Years Assistant (Permanent) (Term-Time, Part-Time) (Linnvale ELCC) - WDN06809

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

LGPS pension

25 days annual leave increasing to 35

8 fixed public holidays

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

West Dunbartonshire Council's Linnvale ELCC is seeking an Early Years Assistant for a permanent term-time, part-time post. You will support children aged 0–5, supervise during lunch, help with daily routines, and collaborate with the Early Years team to create a nurturing environment.

The role requires patience, reliability, and strong organisational and communication skills. PVG membership is essential, and the post offers flexible hours within school terms, with pro-rata pay reflecting hours

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 0–5 in nursery or related setting.
• PVG scheme membership or update required.
• Flexible with hours and term-time availability.
• Ability to follow directions from Head of Establishment and work with teams.

Responsabilités

• Supervising children during lunch periods to ensure safety and positive interactions.
• Carrying out laundry duties (e.g., cleaning linens, uniforms).
• Collaborating with the Early Years team to support daily routines and nurturing environment.
• Experience working with children aged 0–5 in nursery/pre-school/early primary setting.
• Demonstrating strong organisational and communication skills.
• Maintaining a friendly yet firm approach with young children.
• Ability to work independently and take direction from the Head of Establishment.

Connaissances

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Friendly yet firm with children

Description du poste

Early Years Assistant (Permanent) (Term-Time, Part-Time) (Linnvale ELCC) - WDN06809

As this is a part time, term-time post, the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

This role is ideal for someone who loves working with children, especially in the early years (ages 0–5), can support a team and also take initiative independently and is reliable, organised, and flexible with time.

Key Responsibilities:-

Supervising children during lunch periods to ensure safety and positive interactions.

Carrying out laundry duties (likely includes cleaning linens, uniforms, or materials used in care/education).

Collaborating with the Early Years team to support the daily routine and ensure a nurturing environment.

Experience working with children aged 0–5, either in a nursery, pre-school, or early primary setting.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

A friendly yet firm manner – essential for working with young children.

Ability to work independently and take direction from the Head of Establishment.

Working Hours:-

Monday to Thursday: 10:50am – 2:00pm and Friday: 10:50am – 2:10pm

Flexibility may be needed as determined by the Head.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found

here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act.

In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all

associated benefits

A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year

Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support