An opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker Early Childhood Educator to join Park Drive Nursery. You will have skills, knowledge and experience of supporting children with varied additional support needs within a busy Early Learning and Childcare provision. You will have a passion and enthusiasm for meeting the needs of each individual child. Working in a supportive role you will plan and implement appropriate experiences and learning opportunities in line with local and national curriculum guidance and health and social care standards which enable all children to develop their full potential. You will work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with professionals from external agencies, children and families. You will have prior knowledge and experience of supporting young children including those with additional support needs. You must hold or be working towards a recognised qualification (minimum SCQF Level 6) that enables you to register as a Support Worker (in a day care of children service) with the SSSC at the start of your employment. Alternatively, you should be able to evidence that you have applied for a relevant course. You must be registered with or currently seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description Additional Salary Information Stirling Information The Benefits 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service Carers Leave Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave Access to Health & Wellbeing support Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development Cycle to Work Scheme Lift share Scheme Car Lease Scheme Technology Benefit Scheme