Early Years Assistant (Part Time) (Term Time) (Fixed Term) - WDN06236
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,891.64 to £26,442.80 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Dunbartonshire Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | WDN06236 |
Summary
Job Description
This post is Fixed Term to 26/06/2025. As this post is part time, term time, the salary will be pro rata to the hours worked.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Loves working with children, especially in the early years (ages 0–5).
- Can support a team and also take initiative independently.
- Is reliable, organised and flexible with time.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising children during lunch periods to ensure safety and positive interactions.
- Carrying out laundry duties (likely includes cleaning linens, uniforms, or materials used in care/education).
- Collaborating with the Early Years team to support the daily routine and ensure a nurturing environment.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children aged 0–5, either in a nursery, pre-school, or early primary setting.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A friendly yet firm manner – essential for working with young children.
- Ability to work independently and take direction from the Head of Establishment.
Working Hours
Monday–Thursday: 10:50 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:50 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Flexibility may be needed as determined by the Head.
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.
Responsibilities
The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
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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http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/
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http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/
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