Part-Time Early Years Support Assistant – Nursery

Hamilton College; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton College in Hamilton, Scotland, invites applications for two Early Years Support Assistants in the Nursery. These permanent, year-round posts require 25 hours per week across five days, with one role 0900–1400 and the other 1300–1800.

Applicants must be registered with SSSC, eligible to work in the UK, and prepared to join PVG Scheme; references and Disclosure Scotland checks may be required.

Qualifications

• SSSC registration is required.
• English and Maths to Standard Grade/National 5 or equivalent.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Be child focused with the ability to develop and acquire knowledge of learning, care and wellbeing needs of children aged 2–5 years, including those with additional support needs.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team and build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• A caring, enthusiastic and flexible approach to supporting young children in a nursery environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK; PVG Scheme and right to work verified.

Responsibilities

• Interact effectively with young children and support their learning and wellbeing.
• Work as part of a small team.
• Communicate with parents and carers to keep them informed.

Skills

SSSC registration

English proficiency

Maths proficiency

Communication skills

Planning skills

Teamwork

Child development focus

Flexibility

Education

Standard Grade/National 5 English & Maths or equivalent

Job description

Hamilton College in Hamilton, Scotland, invites applications for two Early Years Support Assistants in the Nursery. These permanent, year-round posts require 25 hours per week across five days, with one role 0900–1400 and the other 1300–1800.

Applicants must be registered with SSSC, eligible to work in the UK, and prepared to join PVG Scheme; references and Disclosure Scotland checks may be required.