EDUC - Early Years Support Assistant - Springlaw ELC;

EDUC 3394 - Early Years Support Assistant - Springlaw ELC (601069)

Location:

Springlaw ELC, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

Hours:

14 hours per week, not term time

Work Pattern:
Thursday and Friday shifts between 8am – 6pm

Hourly Rate: £13.33 – £14.33 per hour

Closing Date:
Applications must be received by 21 January 2026, 11:55pm

Location:

Springlaw ELC

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.

• Applicants must register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a support worker and 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 6
• SVQ 2 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6
• SVQ 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.

• Describe previous experience of working with children in a professional capacity.
• Explain skills, abilities and experience that enable effective communication with children, parents/carers and team members.
• Describe experience working as part of a team and your role within a team.
• Describe how you would support a child who requires personal care, ensuring a positive and respectful experience.
• Describe approaches you would use to support children displaying distressed behaviours.

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address.

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the “Me” tab on Fusion or by clicking the application link in the section titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment shall disqualify the applicant.

• This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
• This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or adults.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to a formal offer of employment.
• An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

• South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.
• We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
• South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families under the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans and Service leavers are guaranteed an interview…