After school club Practitioner/Support Worker
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 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, EH127RT is looking for a support worker/Practitioner to work with children ages 4-12 years old.
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 childcare is desirable but not essential. Candidates must be willing to work towards a qualification with support from Gasc.
Hours: After school hours during term time
Monday - Thursday 2.00pm-6.00pm
Friday 11.45am- 6.00pm.
There will 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.
Hours are :22 ¼ hours per week and rate of pay is dependent on qualifications .
Apply via email with CV to:
The Manager
Email: gasc@btconnect.com
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 childcare is desirable but not essential. Candidates must be willing to work towards a qualification with support from Gasc.
Hours: After school hours during term time
Monday - Thursday 2.00pm-6.00pm
Friday 11.45am- 6.00pm.
There will 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.
Hours are :22 ¼ hours per week and rate of pay is dependent on qualifications .
Apply via email with CV to:
The Manager
Email: gasc@btconnect.com