Early Learning and Childcare Assistant

The Falkirk Stadium; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Early Learning and Childcare Assistant for a part-time role at Stenhousemuir Primary School. The successful candidate will assist in providing high-quality childcare experiences and support children at lunchtime. Ideal for those pursuing a career in Early Learning and Childcare, candidates must maintain PVG membership and register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting. This permanent position offers a salary of £25,716 to £26,005, adjusted for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children and their families is essential.
• Must maintain PVG scheme membership.
• Must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of high-quality play experiences.
• Support lunchtime experiences within the ELC settings.

Skills

Working with young children

Assisting in high-quality play experiences

PVG scheme membership

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6

Education

Benchmark qualification for the role

Job description

# Early Learning and Childcare AssistantRef no:: FLK13557Published:: 03/12/2025Closes:: 04/01/2026Location:: Stenhousemuir Primary, Rae Street, Stenhousemuir, FK5 4QPSalary:: £25,716 - £26,005 per year pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 16 hours per week## Job Advert**Stenhousemuir Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class****Early Learning and Childcare Assistant Post ID CS2042**Stenhousemuir Primary School, Early Learning and Childcare Class is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Assistant who enjoy working with young children and their families. The successful candidate will assist in the provision of high-quality play and lunchtime experiences within the ELC settings.This is an ideal position to develop and progress into a career within Early Learning and Childcare.If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.All support workers must have either obtained the benchmark qualification for their role or, be working towards meeting the qualification condition required as part of your registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you have to achieve the benchmark qualification you will have **three years** in which to do so, and this would be through achieving the SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6.Successful candidates must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting in their role and will gain registration within six months.The post available is for 16 hour contract and will be Monday to Thursday 11.00 am to 2.00 pm and Friday 10.30 am to 2.30 pm and is term time.The post is permanent within Falkirk Council Children’s Services. The salary is adjusted accordingly for part time and term time contract.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement