At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and well-being in a vibrant early learning environment.
- Company: Falkirk Council Children’s Services, dedicated to improving children's education.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, permanent position, and opportunity for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible role with potential to work across various settings in Falkirk.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, good communication skills, and commitment to gaining required qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Job Description Support for Leaning Assistant (Advanced) Kinnaird Waters Early Learning and Childcare Centre Post ID CS2560 Falkirk Children’s Services is seeking to employ a Support for Learning Assistant at Kinnaird Waters ELC Centre to provide support for learning resource aimed at delivering continuity for children and allowing for further service improvement.
You will undertake a range of support activities including general supervision of children to ensure their safety and well-being.
You may be required to provide more intensive support for children with additional support needs to ensure that individual plans are carried out regularly and efficiently.
Support for Learning Assistants are crucial to the successful delivery of our services to children and are valued team members in many of our settings.
This role requires you to work as part of a busy team of staff, so good communication skills are essential for this post.
You should possess a positive, can-do attitude and be flexible in your approach.
All support workers must have either obtained the benchmark qualification for their role or, be working towards meeting the qualification condition required as part of your registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
If you have to achieve the benchmark qualification you will have three years in which to do so, and this would be through achieving the SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6.
Successful candidates must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting in their role and will gain registration within six months.
The post is part time (20 hours – worked over Monday to Friday), full year (not term time) and is permanent with Falkirk Council Children’s Services.
Although based at Kinnaird Waters ELC Centre you may be asked to work in any other setting across Falkirk Council area.
Please note the salary will be adjusted pro-rata accordingly for part time and term time working.
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
Support for Learning Assistant - FLK14565 employer: Falkirk Council
Falkirk Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating positive change in the community, offering a supportive and team-oriented work culture. Employees benefit from a comprehensive local authority pension scheme, generous annual leave that increases with service, and a range of flexible benefits designed to enhance work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.
