Early Years Support Worker - ABS45868

Aberdeenshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a member for an Early Learning and Childcare team to support children's care, health, and wellbeing. The role involves ensuring a safe environment for all children, including those with additional support needs. The position is based at Insch School Nursery with a fixed-term contract until June 2027. Registration with SSSC is required within 3 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of two references, one from the most recent employer.
• SSSC registration required within 3 months of employment.
• Experience in working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s care, health, wellbeing, and safety.
• Ensure secure environment for all children, including those with additional needs.
• Act as a member of the Early Learning and Childcare team.

Job description

Job Description

Act as a member of an Early Learning and Childcare team, working within an Early Years setting in Aberdeenshire, with involvement in the work of the Early Level curriculum, and where appropriate, the pre-Birth to Three Framework whilst under supervision from the Early Years Senior Practitioner. Provide general support in relation to the needs of individuals' care, health and wellbeing and safety and ensure a secure and safe environment for all children (including children with Additional Support Needs). There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This is a Children’s Service Network (CSN) post. Initially you will be based at Insch School Nursery, but you may be required to work elsewhere within the Huntly CSN. The successful candidate will be employed on a 52.18 weeks per year contract.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 30/06/2027

Informal enquiries to: Ashleigh Christie 07586056546

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post will require you to have obtained SSSC registration within 3 months of employment.