EDUC G1 4753 – Early Years Support Assistant – Newton Farm Primary Nursery Class (601032)

Job Description

Job Description

South Lanarkshire Council are looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff to support the learning and development of young children within our Early Learning and Childcare establishments.

Location: Newton Farm Primary Nursery Class.
Hours: 14 hours per week, not term time, 52 weeks per year.
Work Pattern: Thursday and Friday shifts between 8am – 6pm.
Hourly Rate: £13.80 – £14.83 per hour.

Responsibilities

You will work as an effective member of the early Learning and Childcare Team, supporting the delivery of a high quality service that supports children and staff and contributes to a positive ethos.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a support worker.
• Relevant qualification; candidates must hold or be willing to obtain one of the following:
• NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ 2 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ 2 Children’s Care Learning and Development at SCQF Level 2.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years must provide an overseas criminal records check, translated into English and evidencing no pending criminal record proceedings.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days of annual leave.
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family friendly policies – flexible working, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and additional leave options.
• Employee discounts, including at the cinema.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Program providing practical and emotional support.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in its workforce. Applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed, including under represented groups, candidates with disabilities, care experienced backgrounds, black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, military service backgrounds, and new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a holder of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we guarantee an interview to service leavers, their close families, veterans, and reservists who meet the essential criteria.