Early Years Support Assistant

Coast Concrete Services; Lanark; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Support Assistants to support the growth of young children in their care. This post offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working collaboratively with parents and professionals. Candidates must have a relevant qualification or be willing to obtain one. Flexible working options and numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and pension scheme, are included.

Benefits

Award-winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Employee discounts, including cinema discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a professional capacity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members.
• Willingness to obtain relevant childcare qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of young children.
• Work as a team member to deliver high-quality childcare service.
• Provide personal care and support to children when needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Childcare Support

Education

NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6

SVQ 2 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6

SVQ 2 Children's Care Learning and Development at SCQF Level 2

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK IN THE SECTION TITLED "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS".

Permanent Post.

Hours: 17.5 hours on average.

Work Pattern: Week 1: Monday and Tuesday - 14 hours; Week 2: Monday to Wednesday - 21 hours.

Salary: £12.82 - £13.78 per hour.

View the Early Years Support Assistant job profile.

When completing your application, please ensure that you tell us about the following:

• Please describe your previous experience of working with children in a professional capacity.
• What skills, abilities, and experience do you have that would enable you to effectively communicate with children, parents/carers, and team members?
• What is your experience of working as part of a team? Describe a time that you worked as part of a team and what your role was within this.
• Young children sometimes require personal care. Please describe how you would support a child who needed to be changed, making this a positive and respectful experience for the child.
• Please describe how you would support children who were displaying distressed behaviors, explaining the approaches you would use.

Please note: We do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information to support your application, please upload it under supporting documents.

South Lanarkshire Council is looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff to support the learning and development of young children within our Early Learning and Childcare establishments.

Our mission in Education Resources is to make positive, meaningful changes in the lives of children and young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment and work in partnership with parents and other professionals. We are committed to the education, care, and welfare of children and young people in our Education Establishments.

You will work as an effective member of the Early Learning and Childcare Team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality service that supports children and staff and contributes to a positive ethos.

This post requires employees to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a support worker and to hold a relevant qualification. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain one of the following qualifications:

• NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ 2 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ 2 Children's Care Learning and Development at SCQF Level 2

Support will be provided to successful candidates who do not hold a relevant qualification to obtain one.

Please apply online: All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information:

This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to a formal offer of employment.

For more information about the disclosure process, visit http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Delivering a Fairer Future:

Applications are encouraged from male applicants under the Council's positive action programme.

Foreign Police Check:

Candidates should detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check if applicable for periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant:

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. Disabled applicants who meet minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. We support members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, guaranteeing an interview if minimum requirements are met.

As an employee, you will receive benefits including:

• Enrolment in an award-winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave, calculated into hours at role commencement
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave, and enhanced leave
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts