Early Years Support Assistant - Flexible Working

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Up to 33 days annual leave

Maternity/paternity leave enhanced

Employee discounts

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking enthusiastic staff to support the learning and development of young children within our Early Learning and Childcare establishments. Location: Woodlands Nursery, 35 hours/week, not term time, Monday–Friday 8am–6pm, hourly rate £13.80–£14.83.

Applicants must register with the SSSC as a support worker and hold or be willing to obtain the listed qualifications. We are an Equal Opportunities employer with a PVG Scheme requirement and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a professional capacity.
• Willing to register with SSSC as a support worker and obtain listed qualifications.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding.
• Desire to support learning and development in Early Learning and Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of young children within Early Learning and Childcare establishments.
• Work as an effective member of the team to deliver high-quality services for children and staff.
• Assist with recruitment checks and PVG requirements as delegated.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

NC in Early Education and Childcare (SCQF Level 6)

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

SVQ 2 Children’s Care Learning and Development (SCQF Level 2)

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking enthusiastic staff to support the learning and development of young children within our Early Learning and Childcare establishments. Location: Woodlands Nursery, 35 hours/week, not term time, Monday–Friday 8am–6pm, hourly rate £13.80–£14.83.

Applicants must register with the SSSC as a support worker and hold or be willing to obtain the listed qualifications. We are an Equal Opportunities employer with a PVG Scheme requirement and comprehensive benefits