The Modern Apprenticeship Programme is targeted at building our workforce of the future. Funding for training is available for applicants aged 16-19 and 20-24 (depending on the framework), as well as for disabled and care-experienced applicants aged 16-29. Please ensure that you meet one of these criteria when applying for a Modern Apprentice post.
Roles that require PVG Membership
Effective from 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership will require candidates to cover the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above (including teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above, currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).
The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership cost—£18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members—and this amount will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary.
Job purpose/about the role
To collaborate with and work under the supervision of Early Learning and Childcare teams to provide high-quality, learner-centred Early Learning and Childcare to children aged 2–5 years.
Minimum requirements:
* Good written and numerical skills, demonstrated through Standard Grades/National 4 or 5 qualifications or equivalent.
Desired skills:
* Effective communication skills, including non-verbal, verbal, and written communication.
* Good observational and listening skills.
About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.
We offer flexible working arrangements for most roles, allowing employees to choose working patterns that suit both them and the organization.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk for more information.
We are also a forces-friendly employer, signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, and a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For questions related to the armed forces community, contact armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who meet the minimum criteria and are:
* Disabled under the Equality Act 2010
* Care leavers or in continuing care up to age 29
* Aged 16-24 and living in Aberdeen City or educated in Aberdeen City schools (excluding Trades apprenticeships)
* Having completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and applying for relevant apprenticeships
* New Scots (refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland) aged 16-24 applying for any apprenticeships
*"New Scots" include refugees, asylum seekers, those granted humanitarian protection, and individuals seeking asylum or with refused asylum status who remain in Scotland.
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