Childcare Practitioner/Support worker
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | EH127RT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gylemuir after school club (known as GASC) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Gasc25 |
Summary
Gylemuir after school club (Gasc) based in Gylemuir primary school EH12 is looking for a Playwork Practitioner to work with children aged 4-12 year olds.
The post requires a creative, enthusiastic, cheerful, reliable, responsible and assertive individual who has good organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team to deliver a varied activity programme for children aged 4 to 12 years.
The candidate will be working under the guidance of the Manager and Deputy Manager to:
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children after school to enjoy a wide range of play, learning and leisure activities.
• Organise a daily routine that meets the emotional, social, physical and intellectual needs of the children.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers and professionals in order to promote the well being of the children.
A qualification in Play Work/Childcare is preferred at SVQ3/HNC Level, (Candidates must be willing to work towards a qualification if they have none with support from Gasc).
Hours: After school hours during term time although there may be opportunities for additional hours during the holidays working in the holiday clubs
Registration with SSSC and membership of the PVG Scheme will be a requirement for this post - the cost of this will be covered from Gasc.
Other essential criteria:
Work as a team.
Good timekeeping.
Organised.
Well presented.
Friendly and Approachable.
Enthusiastic about working with children.
Committed to own personal development through full participation in training.
Ability to use initiative.
Excellent terms and conditions including pension scheme and good rate of pay depending on qualifications/knowledge.
Apply in writing or email with CV to:
Mrs Fiona Mckenzie
Manager GASC
Email: gasc@btconnect.com