Early Years Support Assistant (Placement)

North Ayrshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

North Ayrshire Council is offering temporary placements for Early Years Support Assistants. These positions involve supporting children in Early Years establishments, with candidates required to complete a six-week training course. Eligible candidates must be residents of North Ayrshire and aged between 20 to 24 years.

Qualifications

• Must be aged between 20–24 years old.
• Must be currently unemployed.
• Resident of North Ayrshire.

Responsibilities

• Support children in Early Years settings.
• Complete a six-week Pre-Employment course.
• Participate in interviews and training sessions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

Temporary for 12 months. Interviews will be held on 21st July 2025.

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

North Ayrshire Council is offering temporary one-year placements for Early Years Support Assistants within our Early Years team. These roles will be based in Early Years establishments across North Ayrshire and will be paid at the Real Living Wage for 30 hours per week.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be:

• A resident of North Ayrshire
• Aged between 20–24 years old
• Currently unemployed

Pre-Employment Training: All successful candidates will be required to complete a six-week Pre-Employment course delivered by Ayrshire College, starting on 28th August 2025. Training will take place two days per week, from 10am to 2pm. Upon successful completion, candidates will commence their placement within an Early Years setting.

As part of the application process, you will be registered with CEIS to confirm your eligibility, which will include providing ID. The required original ID to bring to the interview includes:

• Birth certificate (full version)
• Passport or Driving licence
• Letter showing your name and address (such as a bank statement, benefits letter)
• Proof of National Insurance Number (such as benefits letter, P45/P60)

Interviews will be held from 21st July to 23rd July 2025.

North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural-based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

If this post requires references, you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the process.

PVG (Children):

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

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before confirmation of employment. The cost (£59 or £18) will be deducted from your wages following employment commencement. For more information, visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/.

Your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form, which will be sent to your email with a link to complete.

Our Workstyles:

North Ayrshire Council has identified four Workstyles. This post has been allocated the Workstyle: In Building – more than 90% of time spent at a single location. More information can be found in the HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). If you have questions about the Workstyle, please ask at the interview.