Childcare Practitioner

Proposed Interview Date:
Wednesday 11 February 2026

Closing Date:
Sunday 01 February 2026

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern: 22.5hrs 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:
Parkhill Primary School, Leven

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

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