45 Childcare jobs in Darvel, East Ayrshire

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a positive impact in a school environment?

Hamilton College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Junior School Support Assistant to join our vibrant and wonderful school community.

You will assist teachers in promoting achievement and raising the standards of pupil attainment and provide general support in relation to the needs of the class and individuals’ care, health and wellbeing and safety; to ensure a secure and safe environment.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Hamilton College is a non-denominational Christian Independent School for children and young people from the ages of 2-18. The school encompasses Nursery, Junior and Senior levels generating a truly ‘family’ atmosphere for the individual as they journey through the school.

The ability to communicate well with our parents, carers, and staff and being supportive of the ethos of the School are essential for the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Academic achievement to Scottish National Level 4 or 5, Standard Grades or equivalent transferable experience and skills

• Attendance at appropriate in-service sessions / training such as child protection, support needs and equalities

Desirable

• Qualification in Child Care and Education

• First Aid Qualification

• Food Hygiene Certificate

• Child protection training

• Additional support needs training 

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of engagement with children and young people

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children of school age e.g. as a parent helper, SFL, Auxiliary, Classroom Assistant, Volunteer

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• A keen interest in child development

• Display ability and commitment to undertake initial training and subsequent staff development as required

• Good interpersonal and organisational skills and able to work as part of a team or work on own initiative

• Good communication skills

• Flexible and adaptable approach and have a patient, fair, courteous and non-confrontational manner in dealing with children and young people

• Ability to demonstrate empathy and tolerance and to respond positively to circumstances of a variety of additional support needs

• Ability to respect confidentiality

• Able to adopt a mature approach to emotionally demanding work

Desirable

• Working knowledge of child development • ICT skill

To apply for this position, please submit an up-to-date CV by clicking on the s1jobs APPLY button now.

Applications should be addressed to Mrs Jenny Paterson, Head of Junior School and Nursery.

The successful applicant must be either an existing member of the PVG Scheme or be prepared to join this scheme and prove their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. An offer of employment will be subject to two satisfactory references and a clean report from Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme.

Application deadline: Tuesday 27 May 2025

Interviews: week beginning Monday 2 June 2025

Job Type: Term time, permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: Hamilton College salary scales apply.

Hamilton College is a registered charity - SC006206