EDUC G1 3448 - Early Years Support Assistant - Tinto Primary Nursery Class (601131) - 3448-437657370

South Lanarkshire Council; Lesmahagow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is hiring an Early Years Support Assistant for Tinto Primary Nursery Class. The role requires a commitment to support young children's learning and development in a professional environment. Candidates must be enthusiastic and motivated, with experience in working with children and willingness to obtain necessary qualifications. Part-time hours of 12 per week will be from Wednesday to Friday. You will contribute to a positive workplace ethos and engage effectively with a dedicated team.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a professional capacity.
• Ability to support children displaying distressed behaviours.
• Willingness to obtain relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of young children.
• Work as part of a team in Early Learning and Childcare.
• Deliver a high-quality service to children and staff.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Experience working with children

Ability to support distressed behaviours

Education

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

Job description

# EDUC G1 3448 - Early Years Support Assistant - Tinto Primary Nursery Class (601131)Ref no:: 3448-437657370Published:: 09/01/2026Closes:: 24/01/2026Location:: School Road, South Lanarkshire, ML12 6LTRate:: £13.33 - £14.33 per hourContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 12 hours per weekThe application page will open in a new window.**Internal** applicants **MUST** apply via **Opportunity Marketplace.** Please ensure you complete your **SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS** via **“Me”** tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled **“REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.****ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 23rd of January 2026, 11:55pm.****Location:** Tinto Primary Nursery Class. **Hours:** 12 hours per week, term time. **Work Pattern:** Wednesday - Friday 10am - 2pm. **Hourly Rate:** £13.33 - £14.33 per hour.When completing your application, please ensure that you tell us about the following:* Please describe your previous experience of working with children in a professional capacity.* Please describe how you would support children who were displaying distressed behaviours, explaining the approaches that you would use.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.This post requires employees to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a support worker and to 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.View the**If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.****Please Apply online -**All correspondence will be via your email address**Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.****Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.****Legislative Information**This post is excepted in terms of 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. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/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 being made.Please refer to for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.**Overseas Criminal Records Check**An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.**Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant**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 job description.South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme* To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.* Occupational sick pay* Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.* Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)**PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.****To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.**The application page will open in a new window.* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement