Employer DescriptionSouth Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland.
The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16, employees, and a budget of almost £1bn.
The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:People - skills, learning and employabilityPlace - physical infrastructure and placeBusiness - business development and growthJob DescriptionLocation: Hollandbush Nursery, HamiltonHours: 35 per weekSalary: £23, - £25,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.Within South Lanarkshire Council's Education Resources it is our mission to make positive, meaningful changes in the lives of children and young people.
We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for children, pupils and staff, and work in partnership with parents and other professionals.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to the education, care and welfare of our children and young people in our Education Establishments.You will work as an effective member of the early Learning and Childcare Team, supporting the delivering of a high quality service which supports children and staff and contributes to a positive ethos.This post requires employees to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a support worker and to hold a relevant qualification.
Candidates require to have or be willing to obtain one of the following qualifications:NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6SVQ 2 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6SVQ 2 Children's Care Learning and Development at SCQF Level 2.Support will be provided to successful candidates who don't hold a relevant qualification to obtain one.View the Early Years Support Assistant job profilePlease Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.Legislative InformationThis post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order .This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, .
Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.