Early Years Support Assistant - DEE06805

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee City Council is recruiting an Early Years Support Assistant to work in various locations. The role is offered on a term-time basis with pro rata salary for term-time vacancies. You will support early learning opportunities and collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality services for children and families.

Applicants should be willing to work towards a Support Worker Qualification and be eligible for Scottish SS Council registration; PVG scheme update may be required prior to offer.

Qualifications

• You will have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• You will be able to work under direction and use your own initiative while acting as a reliable team member.
• You must understand confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to effective early learning opportunities and environments by working as part of a team to support high-quality, integrated early years services for children and families.
• Assist in delivering responsive care and support to children, adhering to local policies and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Support Worker Qualification

Job description

Early Years Support Assistant - DEE06805

Job Description

Based in various locations, you will work part time or full time, on a term time basis. The advertised salary is for full time, full year, the salary will be pro rata for term time vacancies.

Please indicate your preference on the application form.

Please note: Referee details are no longer requested at application stage and will be requested if you are successful in moving to the preferred candidate stage

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Wendy Knight, 01382 434982 or email [e-mail].

Requirements

You will hold or be willing to work towards a Support Worker Qualification within an agreed timescale and be eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.

Responsibilities

You will contribute to effective early learning opportunities and environments by working as part of a team to support the development of high quality, integrated early years services for children and families.

The Individual

You will have experience of early years provision.

You will also have good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, work well under direction, use your own initiative as required, and be an effective team worker who understands the importance of confidentiality.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.