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Renfrewshire Council; Elderslie; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking an Early Learning Support Worker to join a team assisting nursery officers in delivering early learning and childcare in Elderslie. The role involves supporting lunchtimes, working with groups and individuals, and helping organise playrooms to create a safe and stimulating environment.

Applicants must be prepared to undertake the required qualification in line with SSSC requirements and may need to apply for the Disclosure Scotland check.

Qualifications

• Experience of children and young people.
• Ability to communicate orally with children and adults.
• Caring nature, responsive and awareness of the needs of young children.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursery officers in delivery of early learning and childcare.
• Support lunchtimes and work with groups/individuals.
• Help organise playrooms and maintain a safe, engaging environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Awareness of childcare needs

Education

NC in childhood practice (SCQF level 6) or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF level 6) or equivalent

Job description

Early Learning Support Worker (Term Time Part Time) (Permanent) - REN15039

Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Early Learning

Support Worker.

You will be part of a team assisting nursery officers in the delivery of early learning and childcare including supporting lunchtimes, working with individual/groups of children and the organisation of playrooms.

It is essential that you demonstrate a commitment and ability to undertake the required qualification in early learning and childcare in line with SSSC requirements: NC in childhood practice at SCQF level 6 or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 6 as stipulated in SSSC; or equivalent.

Experience of children and young people, Ability to communicate orally with children and adults, Caring nature, responsive and an awareness of the needs of young children is also essential.

If not already registered with SSSC, you will be required to do so as Support Worker of Day Care of Children Service within the designated timeline.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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Company: Renfrewshire Council Salary: £10,041 to £10,959 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Elderslie, PA5 9AW Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 7 Sept 2026 Closing date: 21 Sept 2026

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