At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide quality education and care for children with additional support needs.
- Company: Join North Ayrshire Council, a disability confident leader.
- Benefits: Temporary position until June 2027 with a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible interview options and commitment to staff values.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Temporary post until 30th June 2027. This site operates from 9am to 3.30pm. Initial working pattern for this post is between the hours 9am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
This post is based within Dreghorn Primary School Early Years Class. Reporting to the Head Teacher, you will provide a quality education and care service for children with additional support needs. For more details see the attached Role Profile below.
North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.
For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.
As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location. This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building.
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Early Years Practitioner - NAY17412 in Dreghorn employer: North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff values of Focus, Passion, and Inspiration are at the core of our culture. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional support needs while benefiting from professional development and a commitment to employee well-being. Located in Dreghorn, you will enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that prioritises both personal and professional growth, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
