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Ref no:
WDN06667
Published:
19/07/2026
Closes:
30/08/2026
Location:
Gartocharn Primary School, Ross And Aber Road, Gartocharn, Alexandria, G83 8NE
Salary:
£28,358.95 - £30,475.83 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
13.75 hours per week

Job Description

This post is part time, term time, the salary will be pro-rata to the hours worked.

This post is fixed term until 03/01/2027

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9.30am - 1.00pm , Friday 9.30am - 12.45pm, or the hours can be agreed with the Head Teacher to meet the needs of the centre.

West Dunbartonshire Council are delighted to offer the opportunity to highly motivated applicants who have a passion for working with children.

This post is peripatetic, and successful applicant may be relocated to a different centre at any time, based on service needs.

Applicants are required to be registered with, and maintain registration with, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Support Worker in Day Care of Children’s Services within 3 months of appointment.

More information can be found at: www.sssc.uk.com

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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