Childcare Assistant

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom St Marys after school club Full time

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, energetic and fun young person who is interested in a career in childcare to join our after school club team in a school environment.

**No time wasters please**

You will become an apprentice in the workplace and attend college when required in order to complete the necessary childcare qualification which takes approximately 18 months. You will have a fantastic opportunity to gain your childcare qualification (S.V.Q Level 3) whilst working in the after school club. This is the best place for you to work whilst studying as hours of work are afternoons only

Hours of work: 2.30pm - 6pm Monday to Thursday and 12pm - 6pm on Fridays.

Main duties involve working within a staff team to set up activities for children aged between 4 and 12 years, collecting children from school, carrying out activities with children indoors and out, serving snack to children and speaking with parents about their child's day. All staff participate in daily cleaning duties. Some experience working or interacting with children would be preferred.

You will be expected to register with SSSC and join the P.V.G scheme membership in order to work with children

If you think you may be interested in this position then please reply to this job advertisement by sending your C.V and cover letter describing why you are interested in this post and what qualities you would bring to the job?

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 24 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: £7,000.00-£12,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Hygiene is extremely important. Hand sanitisers are available. Cleanliness of the setting has been upgraded to a high level during Covid. Staff and visitors can wear masks if they prefer.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edinburgh, EH7 4BW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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