Early Years Support Assistant

Desirable

A willingness to support and contribute to
the ethos of Hamilton College.

Paediatric First Aid certificate/qualification.
Willingness to undertake paediatric First Aid
training.
Food Hygiene Course. Willingness to
complete Food Hygiene Course.
Have relevant experience having worked
within child focused setting.

Person Specification

Early Years Support Assistant (part time)

Experience/work-based knowledge and
qualifications:

Essential

To be registered with SSSC

Good basic education and standard of Maths
and English to SQA standard grade level or
equivalent, or previous relevant experience

Be child focused and have ability to acquire
and apply the necessary knowledge within
the setting about the learning and care
needs of all children 2-5 years including
those with additional support needs.

Good communication skills.

PVG clearance to work with children.

Adherence to GDPR and Data Protection
Regulations – maintain confidentiality.
Good planning and organisational skills

Flexible in approach to work.

Ability to build rapport with, staff, learners,
parents and guests.
Calmness.

Core Competence:

Personal attributes:

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Empathetic

Approachable, tactful and discreet.

Reliable.

Initiative.

Supportive.

Maintain confidentiality.

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