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Ref no:
474630
Published:
02/06/2026
Closes:
16/06/2026
Location:
Doune Nursery School, Doune, FK16 6BU
Salary:
£15,268 - £15,940 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
19.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker Early Childhood Educator to work within Doune Nursery Class on a temporary contract, 19.5 hours per week, Monday - Wednesday. Applicants must be able to work between the hours of 7.45 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. on a 52 week contract. Candidates should hold or be working towards a relevant ELC qualification, at minimum SCQF level 6.

The successful candidate should have experience of working with children of different ages, stages and abilities, including those with additional support needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, nurturing, caring and passionate individuals to work within our team to support our children, families and local communities. Our team thrives to deliver high quality child-centred care, play and learning for all children. If this sounds like you, we would love to receive your application.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Job Description

Additional Salary Information

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The Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
  • Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
  • Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
  • Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
  • Carers Leave
  • Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing support
  • Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Lift share Scheme
  • Car Lease Scheme
  • Technology Benefit Scheme


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