At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children aged 6 months to 5 years during lunch and playtime.
- Company: Join Argyll and Bute Council, a leading employer in a stunning Scottish area.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for career growth available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must have PVG membership and a passion for working with children.
The predicted salary is between 22180 - 27108 £ per year.
Service: Education
Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026
Classroom Assistant ELC (Maternity Cover), Clyde Cottage Nursery. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business.
Exciting opportunity to come and join our lunch team serving meals and working with children aged 6 months-5 years both indoors and outside. Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us.
We offer various benefits to support you, such as:
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Generous leave entitlement
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunities for learning and career growth
We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work. We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
This post is temporary term time only until 30th April 2027. Applicants should note that this post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children. The salary shown is the full-time equivalent salary; the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s Third Tier Manager.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.
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Argyll and Bute Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and discounts on leisure activities. Our commitment to flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities ensures that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the beautiful communities of Argyll and Bute.
