Out of School Care Assistant 1 (20 hpw), Smithton Primary School, Inverness - HGH18621

Highland Council; Fortrose; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking an Out of School Care Assistant to work at Smithton Primary School. The role involves assisting the Head Teacher and providing stimulating activities for children in a safe environment. Candidates with a recognised childcare qualification or those committed to obtaining one are encouraged to apply. This is a part-time, permanent position offering competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Those employed as Out of School Care Assistant 2 should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education.
• Unqualified workers should be committed to achieving the qualification within an agreed timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the childcare team delivering stimulating activities.
• Support the Head Teacher in a safe environment.

Education

Recognised qualification in Childcare and Education (HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3)

Tools

Food Handling

First Aid

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Out of School Care Assistant 1
Location: Smithton Primary School, Inverness
Hours: 20 Hours Per Week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £12,234 - £13,401 (unqualified) £13,589 - £14,882 (qualified)

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

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Contact Details: Steven MacIver Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of the childcare team, supporting the Head Teacher in the delivery of a range of stimulating activities in a safe environment that meet the needs of both children and their families. The work is to be carried out in accordance with Highland Council policies, guidelines and codes of practice.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Those employed as Out of School Care Assistant 2 should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. (For example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535.

Unqualified workers should be committed to working towards the award within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435, Out of School Care Assistant 1.

Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid