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Early Years Support Assistant (1) (Fixed Term)
Location: Dalbeattie Nursery
Salary: £18,328.69 - £19,460.62
Dalbeattie Nursery is seeking to recruit an Early Years Support Assistant. The successful candidate will be required to work the following hours for a period of up to 1 year:
You will be required to work 28.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.
Dalbeattie Nursery caters for children aged 2-5 years old. We strive to provide an enriching, nurturing environment both indoors and outdoors to help promote children's independence and curiosity.
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 successful candidate will display appropriate professional skills and abilities, knowledge, and understanding.
Responsibilities include:
1. Participating in the implementation of the development of the curriculum within our nursery class following appropriate school policies on learning, including pupil assessment.
2. Working collaboratively with staff in school, colleagues in other establishments and agencies, and consulting regularly with parents and carers.
You must hold a relevant qualification that enables you to register with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) as a Support Worker in Day-care of Children's Services (without conditions). All successful applicants for early education and childcare posts will be required to register with the SSSC.
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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 in which they were resident, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.
SSSC registration or agreement to register within 6 months from the date of appointment to this post is essential.
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.
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 welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For further information, please contact: Elizabeth Duncan, Headteacher - telephone number 01556 613130
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