Peripatetic Early Learning & Childcare Support Assistant - EAY12041

East Ayrshire; Crosshouse; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland seeks a Peripatetic Early Learning & Childcare Support Assistant. This part-time position involves nurturing children's development and adapting care to individual needs. You will work 17.5 hours per week, providing crucial support across different early childhood settings. A commitment to quality service is essential, and prior experience in early education is a requirement. The salary ranges from £13,495 to £14,132 per annum. Flexibility regarding work locations is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting required.
• Commitment to the principles of child-centered learning.
• Ability to adapt and meet diverse children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting the learning and development of children.
• Provide nurturing care to children as per their individual needs.
• Support the integration of the Council’s early learning objectives.

Skills

Nurturing care

Child development support

Flexibility

Commitment to quality service

Job description

# Peripatetic Early Learning & Childcare Support AssistantRef no:: EAY12041Published:: 06/01/2026Closes:: 20/01/2026Location:: Crosshouse Early Childhood Centre, Playingfield Road, Crosshouse, KA2 0JJSalary:: £26,991 - £28,265 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 17.5 hours per week## Job DescriptionAssist with a range of supports that focus on providing nurturing care and promoting the learning and development of all children within the Early Childhood Centre. The needs and unique circumstances of each child will shape the response and approach to this. All work undertaken is child centred, promotes independence and creativity and seeks to support the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives as they relate to early learning and child care.There is a requirement to be flexible in Early Childhood Centre location within East Ayrshire to meet the needs of children. There is a requirement of the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.## RequirementsThe duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council.Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made.## ResponsibilitiesWe follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level.If you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mails go directly to your inbox - [e-mail].## The IndividualThis is a Permanent part time post based within the Peripatetic Early Years Service at Crosshouse Campus, Crosshouse.The hours of work are 17.5 hours per week to be worked at the direction of the line manager.The full time salary of the post is between £26,991 - £28,265 per annum.The actual part time salary is between £13,495 - £14,132 per annum.If you require further information please contact Hazel Cadwell [e-mail] Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement