Childcare Practitioner

Education
Fife
June 21, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Overview

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 22.5 hrs per week, Monday to 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: Donibristle Primary School

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 needs 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.
  • Obtain and maintain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
  • Apply for and maintain SSSC registration within required timelines; must complete any necessary qualification within the specified timeframe.
  • Start application process for registration as soon as possible after appointment and ensure registration within three months to start duties.
  • Complete any additional qualifications required for SSSC membership within the specified timeframe.

Qualifications

  • Experience of working with children and young people of all ages.
  • Relevant childcare qualification, or willingness to work towards one as required by the Scottish Social Services Council.
  • Reliable, good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Desired Attributes

  • Fun, engaging, enthusiastic.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Team-oriented.

Employee Benefits

Access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

EEO Statement

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

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