Early Learning & Childcare Support Assistant, Whatriggs ECC - EAY12960

East Ayrshire Council; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

East Ayrshire Council is seeking an Early Learning & Childcare Support Assistant at Whatriggs ECC (EAY12960). This permanent, part-time role will support learning and development of children in a safe, nurturing environment within a term-time schedule.

The post is 20 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9:30am-1:30pm) with a salary of £13,692-£14,334 per annum. PVG disclosure and safeguarding checks are required; applicants should meet essential criteria in the attached job specification.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme membership is required for Regulated Work.
• Flexibility to work at Whatriggs ECC within East Ayrshire.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Follow Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment guidance.
• Provide details of two references, including one from your current or most recent employer.
• Contact [e-mail] or [e-mail] for information.

Skills

Childcare support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Early Learning & Childcare qualification

Job description

Early Learning & Childcare Support Assistant, Whatriggs ECC - EAY12960

Assist with a range of supports that focus on providing nurturing care and promoting the learning and development of all children within the Early Childhood Centre. The needs and unique circumstances of each child will shape the response and approach to this. All work undertaken is child centred, promotes independence and creativity and seeks to support the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives as they relate to early learning and child care. There is a requirement to be flexible in Early Childhood Centre location within East Ayrshire to meet the needs of children. There is a requirement of the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.

Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.

Responsibilities

We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.

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The Individual

This is a permanent part time term time post based within Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre.

The hours of work are 20 hours per week to be worked:

Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 1.30pm

The full time salary of the post is between £27,937 - £29,247 per annum.

The actual part time term time salary is between £13,692 - £14,334 per annum.

To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification.

if you require further information please contact Elaine Kirk at [e-mail] or Hazel Cadwell at [e-mail]

East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.