At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's education and care in a vibrant early years setting.
- Company: Join North Ayrshire Council, a disability confident leader.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, supportive environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Great career progression and a chance to be part of a fantastic team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with children and a commitment to inclusivity.
The predicted salary is between 24227 - 29611 £ per year.
Term Time Post
This site operates from 8am to 6pm. Initial working pattern is between the hours 11.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday.
We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.
We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
This post is based within St John Ogilvie 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.
Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.
Staff Values & Behaviours: 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.
Additional Information:
- References: 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.
- PVG (Children): 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. 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.
Our Workstyles: 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.
Use of AI in Applications: Applicants may use AI tools to assist with drafting or refining their application. However, AI should only be used to enhance an application and must not replace personal experience or be used to generate content wholly on the applicant’s behalf.
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