Support Worker Early Childhood Educator, Hillview Nursery

Stirling Council; Stirling; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a part-time Support Worker Early Childhood Educator for Hillview Nursery. This role involves nurturing children's development and creating supportive relationships with staff and families. Candidates should be compassionate and have experience in early learning settings. The job offers various benefits including flexible working hours and generous leave policies.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Skills in supporting children's learning and development in a childcare setting.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff, children, and families.
• Understanding and compassionate attitude towards children.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of children in a nursery environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
• Contribute to the safety and well-being of children.

Skills

Supporting children’s learning and development

Nurturing and understanding nature

Establishing positive relationships

Experience with additional support needs

Job description

Location: Hillview Children Family Centre Hillview Community Centre 13 Cultenhove Place Stirling, FK7 9DU

Salary: £18,177 - £18,987 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 25 hours per week

Job Description

To apply for this position, please click the “Click here to apply” link below. This will direct you to Stirling Council’s new recruitment portal, Oracle. If you are using the Stirling Council Oracle for the first time, you will need to register.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker Early Childhood Educator to join Hillview Nursery. This position is 25 hours per week, between the hours of 8am-6pm and is extended year.

Candidates should have the skills, knowledge and experience of supporting children’s learning and development in a busy early learning and childcare setting.

You will be nurturing, understanding, compassionate and patient as well as dedicated and enthusiastic to meet the needs of all children and families.

You will work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with staff, children, families and professional agencies. Prior knowledge of supporting children with additional support needs is desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development