Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker, Letham Primary School, Perth

Job Description

Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker - PKC12160
£3,399 - £3,552 (6 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Letham Primary School, Perth

We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing and innovative Early Years and Childcare Support Worker to join our large, friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to step into the profession and progress a career in childcare, gaining experience while being supported to gain a childcare qualification.

As part of our 2 – 12 service, you will help to welcome and support our breakfast club children and young people by offering breakfast, a variety of activities and a homely environment.

The role is child focused which requires patience and kindness along with a welcoming approach to generate a feeling of trust and safety for children and their family / carers.

A flexible approach to working conditions will be required to work; the contracted hours are 6 hours per week, term-time, between 7.48am – 9am.

Our aim is to provide high quality child-centred Early Learning and Childcare (aged 2-12 years) which reflects and responds to individual needs and identity.

Requirements

You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of starting employment.

The Individual

The ability to work in a team situation is essential and a flexible approach to working with children aged 2-12 years old and their parents is required.

Do you relish planning and delivering a range of child-centred, creative learning experiences which meet the needs of individual children? 

Do you pride yourself on innovatively working to build strong relationships with children, their families and partner agencies within a dynamic team-based approach?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

For further information about this post please contact Marie Russell, Acting Centre Leader, on 01738 477696.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees.  One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists.  Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.  Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.