Childcare occupations Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Childcare Practitioner (Peripatetic)
Fife Council —Fife
- £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee discount
Bank Play Worker Assistant
CC Nurseries —Whitburn
- £13.45 - £13.82 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
12d
Out of School Care - Childcare Practitioner
Peace of Mind for Parents Out of School Care —Cumbernauld
- £12.71 - £13.47 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- IT
Quick apply
1d
Senior Childcare Assistant
The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle —Dornoch
- £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
6d
Playworker
Happy Little People —Glasgow
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- English
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
14d
Playworker Childcare Practitioner - Out of School Care
Clarkston After School Service —East Renfrewshire
- Up to £13.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12h
Trainee/Childcare Practitioner
Laurencekirk Out Of School Club —Laurencekirk
- £10.00 - £12.91 an hour
- Overtime
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Playworker/Support Worker
West End Out Of School Club —Dundee
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- School
Quick apply
1h
Childcare Activities Assistant - 32hr Contract + Seasonal positions available
The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle —Dornoch
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Afterschool Club Play Assistant
Thornhill Playgroup —Stirling
- £13.00 - £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
Quick apply
1d
Childcare Practitioner
Fife Council —Aberdour
- £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee discount
1d
Relief Play Worker
Meldrum After School Klub —Oldmeldrum
- Temporary
- Childcare
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
12d
Lead Practitioner and Practitioner – After-School Club
Corstorphine Childcare Ltd —Edinburgh
- £14 - £15 an hour
- Childcare
- In-person
- School
- Flexitime
Quick apply
8d
Childcare Manager
Simply Play —Livingston
- £16.28 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Driving
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Childcare Practitioner
Primary PlayCare —Glasgow
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
2d
Play Assistant
Perth & Kinross Council —Inchture
- £9,758 - £10,194 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
12d
Babysitter
The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle —Dornoch
- £15 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior Play Worker Spring Oscars SCOT
Spring Nurseries —Edinburgh
- £25,100.92 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Soft Play Assistant
Wild Adventure Soft Play —Glasgow
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
4d
out of school care practicioner (august start )
trinity kidz club —Hamilton
- From £6.40 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
- Flexitime
Quick apply
15h

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Childcare Practitioner (Peripatetic)

Fife Council -
Fife

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Job details

Part-time
£26,786.83 - £29,170.80 a year

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

SSSC
Communication skills

Full job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 29 June 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4 £26,786.83 to £29,170.80 (pro rata)

Working Pattern: 1 6.25 hours per week (14:45 to 18:00 during term-time), with various shifts during school holidays)

Location: Based at either Halbeath Depot, Dunfermline, or Fife House, Glenrothes

There are 5 positions available

2 x Fife House, Glenrothes

3 x Halbeath Depot, Dunfermline

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .

Please include as part of your supporting statement your experience of working with children and young people.

Job Details

These positions are new to the Childcare Services Team to work alongside the newly appointed School Aged Childcare Development Officers to support our Out of School Clubs across Fife.

The role would involve:

Plan, facilitate and supervise a wide range of play-based activities and social experiences both in and outdoors. This will include setting up the play space to ensure it is safe, stimulating and welcoming.

Empower children to lead their own play, guiding them on as needed to boost their creativity and independence.

Support children to prepare healthy snacks in line with dietary and nutritional need and guidelines.

Support and encourage children to build confidence, self-esteem, and lifelong skills through play and exploration.

Deal with accidents and incidents, responding calmly and professional, ensuring children’s health and wellbeing needs are met.

The Person

We are therefore looking for someone who:

is fun, engaging and has experience of working with children and young people of all ages.

holds a relevant childcare qualification, or is willing to work towards one as required by the Scottish Social Services Council

is reliable, has good communication skills and can work as part of a team

If you want to find out what it is like to work in an Out of School Club? Watch Madara and Ross share what a typical day looks like and why they love their roles.

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain a Level 2 Disclosure with PVG. This will be actioned as part of your pre-employment checks.

As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.

If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible, so you’re registered within the required six months.

If you need to achieve a qualification to maintain your SSSC membership, information will be provided if you are appointed. You must ensure you complete the qualification within the specified timeframe.

We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.

Further Information

Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

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