Part-Time Early Years Support Assistant (Fixed Term)

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

LGPS discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Lincluden Primary School is seeking an Early Years Support Assistant to support 2–5 year olds in a nursery setting. The role is fixed term until 02/07/2027, 7.5 hours per week over Monday and Tuesday, 39 weeks per year, with secondment options and line-manager approval required for application.

The post requires SCQF level 6 in Social Services, Children & Young People and registration with the SSSC as a Day Care of Children’s Services Support Worker, plus PVG

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 6 in Social Services, Children & Young People or equivalent.
• Must hold a qualification enabling SSSC registration as a Support Worker in Day Care of Children's Services.
• PVG scheme clearance is required; PVG update if already registered.
• Ability to work collegiately with staff, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development and learning in Lincluden Primary Nursery.
• Adapt quickly to educational and social needs of pupils in our nursery setting.
• Participate in curriculum development and school policies on learning and pupil assessment.
• Collaborate with school staff, other establishments and agencies; consult with parents and carers.

Education

SCQF level 6 in Social Services, Children & Young People

Job description

Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Lincluden Primary School is seeking an Early Years Support Assistant to support 2–5 year olds in a nursery setting. The role is fixed term until 02/07/2027, 7.5 hours per week over Monday and Tuesday, 39 weeks per year, with secondment options and line-manager approval required for application.

The post requires SCQF level 6 in Social Services, Children & Young People and registration with the SSSC as a Day Care of Children’s Services Support Worker, plus PVG