Job Description
Early Years Support Assistant (Fixed Term) Location:
Park Nursery Salary:
£19,293.35 - £20,484.86 Park Nursery is seeking an Early Years Support Assistant to cover a vacancy until July 2025. You will be required to work 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with the work pattern to be discussed at interview. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post. Park Nursery caters for children aged 3-5 years old. We strive to provide an enriching, nurturing environment both indoors and outdoors to help promote children's independence and curiosity. The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF level 6 in Social Services, Children & Young People or equivalent. We require someone who can adapt quickly to fulfilling the educational and social needs of pupils in our Nursery and who will play an active role in our staff team. The candidate should display appropriate professional skills, knowledge, and understanding. You must be able to participate in the implementation of the curriculum development within our nursery class, following the appropriate school policies on learning, including pupil assessment. You should be able to work collaboratively with staff in school, with colleagues in other establishments and agencies, and consult regularly with parents and carers. Applicants must hold a relevant qualification that enables registration with The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Support Worker in Day Care Children's Services (without conditions). Link to the list of acceptable qualifications:
Acceptable Qualifications . Successful applicants for early education and childcare posts will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months. Dumfries and Galloway Council's Nursery settings may operate between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm, and employee working patterns will be required to meet the needs of the service. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, 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 by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries where they were resident, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers, and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. Requirements
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity, and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and respect. We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation. For further information, please contact:
Diane Lowe - Nursery Manager ,
gw08lowediane@ea.dumgal.sch.uk , (01776) 704032
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Early Years Support Assistant (Fixed Term) Location:
Park Nursery Salary:
£19,293.35 - £20,484.86 Park Nursery is seeking an Early Years Support Assistant to cover a vacancy until July 2025. You will be required to work 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, with the work pattern to be discussed at interview. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post. Park Nursery caters for children aged 3-5 years old. We strive to provide an enriching, nurturing environment both indoors and outdoors to help promote children's independence and curiosity. The successful candidate will be educated to SCQF level 6 in Social Services, Children & Young People or equivalent. We require someone who can adapt quickly to fulfilling the educational and social needs of pupils in our Nursery and who will play an active role in our staff team. The candidate should display appropriate professional skills, knowledge, and understanding. You must be able to participate in the implementation of the curriculum development within our nursery class, following the appropriate school policies on learning, including pupil assessment. You should be able to work collaboratively with staff in school, with colleagues in other establishments and agencies, and consult regularly with parents and carers. Applicants must hold a relevant qualification that enables registration with The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Support Worker in Day Care Children's Services (without conditions). Link to the list of acceptable qualifications:
Acceptable Qualifications . Successful applicants for early education and childcare posts will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months. Dumfries and Galloway Council's Nursery settings may operate between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm, and employee working patterns will be required to meet the needs of the service. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, 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 by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries where they were resident, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check. With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers, and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions. Requirements
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity, and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and respect. We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation. For further information, please contact:
Diane Lowe - Nursery Manager ,
gw08lowediane@ea.dumgal.sch.uk , (01776) 704032
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