Early Years Support Assistant (25 hours per week, all year round) – Hamilton College - 492104

Hamilton College; Hamilton; Sur place; GBP 11 000 - 16 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Hamilton College in Hamilton, Scotland, invites applications for two Early Years Support Assistants in the Nursery. These permanent, year-round posts require 25 hours per week across five days, with one role 0900–1400 and the other 1300–1800.

Applicants must be registered with SSSC, eligible to work in the UK, and prepared to join PVG Scheme; references and Disclosure Scotland checks may be required.

Qualifications

• SSSC registration is required.
• English and Maths to Standard Grade/National 5 or equivalent.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Be child focused with the ability to develop and acquire knowledge of learning, care and wellbeing needs of children aged 2–5 years, including those with additional support needs.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team and build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• A caring, enthusiastic and flexible approach to supporting young children in a nursery environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK; PVG Scheme and right to work verified.

Responsabilités

• Interact effectively with young children and support their learning and wellbeing.
• Work as part of a small team.
• Communicate with parents and carers to keep them informed.

Connaissances

SSSC registration

English proficiency

Maths proficiency

Communication skills

Planning skills

Teamwork

Child development focus

Flexibility

Formation

Standard Grade/National 5 English & Maths or equivalent

Description du poste

Hamilton College is a non-denominational Christian Independent School for children and young people from the ages of 2-18. The school encompasses Nursery, Junior and Senior levels generating a truly family' atmosphere for the individual as they journey through the School.

An opportunity has arisen for two Early Years Support Assistants to join our vibrant Nursery. The successful candidates should be able to interact effectively with young children and work successfully as part of a small team. These two roles are permanent, year-round positions working 25 hours per week over 5 days. One Support Assistant will work from 0900 to 1400 and the second from 1300 to 1800.

We are looking for candidates who have the following skills and knowledge:

• There is a requirement to be registered with SSSC.
• Good basic education, including English and Maths to Standard Grade/National 5 level or equivalent, or previous relevant experience.
• Good communication skills - verbal and written.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Be child focused and have the ability to develop and acquire knowledge of the learning, care and wellbeing needs of children aged 2 - 5 years, including those with additional support needs.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team and build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• A caring, enthusiastic and flexible approach to supporting young children in a nursery environment.

The ability to communicate well with our parents, carers, and staff and being supportive of the ethos of Hamilton College are essential for the post.

If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion prior to submitting an application, please contact our Nursery Manager via email at [e-mail]

The successful applicant should be registered with SSSC, must be either an existing member of the PVG Scheme or be prepared to join this scheme and prove their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. An offer of employment will be subject to two satisfactory references and a clean report from Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme.

Closing date: Monday 19 October 2026

Job Type: permanent, all year round.

Salary: In accordance with Hamilton College pay scales.

Hours: 25.0 hours per week.

Hamilton College is a registered charity - SC006206