Childcare Practitioner

Education
Fife
June 21, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Contract Type: Temporary for up to 2 years

Working Pattern: 9 hours per week (Monday and Friday between 07:45 to 09:00, 14:45 to 18:00 and various shifts between 07:30 to 18:00 during school holidays)

Location: St Johns Out of School Club, Rosyth

Responsibilities

  • 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 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 professionally, ensuring children’s health and wellbeing needs are met.

The Person

  • Fun, engaging and experienced at 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.
  • Reliable, possesses good communication skills and can work as part of a team.

Requirements and Processes

Before confirming your appointment, you must obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

As this role requires SSSC registration, you will have three months to apply for registration.

If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible and be registered within the required six months.

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

Additional Information

  • Employee Benefits – Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
  • We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.

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