Early Years Play Worker

Ktpws; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nursery is seeking an Early Years Play Worker to assist Child Development Officers and support children aged 0-5. Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials and supporting children during mealtimes. Applicants must possess or be willing to undertake SVQ Level 2 in childcare and education, with previous nursery experience desired. Suitable candidates must also register with the SSSC within the first three months of employment. This position is part-time, offering 10.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to undertake SVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in childcare and education.
• Desirable experience working with children aged 0–5 years.
• Must register with SSSC within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Child Development Officers.
• Assist with practical tasks and prepare teaching materials.
• Support children during snack and mealtime.

Skills

Experience in nursery environment

Ability to assist with practical tasks

Preparation of teaching materials

Support children at mealtimes

Education

SVQ Level 2 in childcare or education

Job description

# Early Years Play Worker - Netherlee NurseryRef no:: ERN06116Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Netherlee Primary School, Clarkston Road, Netherlee, East Renfrewshire, G44 3SFRate:: £6,793 - £7,272 per hour pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 10.5 hours per week## AdvertWe are looking for an Early Years Play worker to provide support to the Child Development Officers in Netherlee Nursery. This would involve assisting with practical tasks, preparing teaching materials and resources and preparation for snack and supporting children at mealtimesApplicants wishing to apply must have, or be willing to undertake a minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 (or NC equivalent) in child care and education (or equivalent as recognised by SSSC). Applicants who do not have the required qualification on application must source and fund this training themselves and complete the course within 5 years of commencing their post. Experience in a nursery environment with children 0 – 5 years would be desirable.**On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service.****This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.****This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).**For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page**Please note –** all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here:**Please note -** East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.**References –** during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.## Additional InformationPlease click on the attachments below for full details of this post.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement