Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker, Letham Primary School, Perth - PKC14306

Perth & Kinross Co.; Perth; On-site; GBP 9,800 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Wellbeing framework

2 referees and enhanced DBS guidance

Job summary

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking an Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker for Letham Primary School in Perth. This fixed-term post (until 10 May 2027) is 16 hours per week during term time, with a salary of £9,758–£10,194 per year.

The role involves lunchtime cover and supporting children in play and learning, including Health and Wellbeing, with no sponsorship available. Applicants should be able to work well in a team, have strong communication skills, and be willing to work toward a

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with children in early years, childcare, education or playwork.
• Willingness to pursue a childcare qualification.
• Desirable experience in partnering with parents and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Cover lunchtime provision.
• Support children in play and learning, including Health and Wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Adhere to safeguarding and PVG scheme requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Early years experience

Education

Childcare qualification (progress toward)

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker (Fixed Term until 10 May 2027) - PKC14306
£9,758 - £10,194 (16 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Letham Primary School, Perth

At Letham Early Years and Childhood Centre, we are committed to providing high-quality, child-centred play and learning opportunities for children aged 2 to 12 years, ensuring that every child feels valued, included, and supported in ways that reflect their unique needs and identity.

We are keen to hear from suitable candidates who are able to work to cover our lunchtime provision and to support children in play and learning including Health and Wellbeing.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

The ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

A flexible approach to working with young children and their parents and carers is required to build positive relationships and respond effectively to individual needs.

You will have experience of working with children in an early years, childcare, education, or playwork setting and a good understanding of child development and learning through play.

Experience of working in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals is desirable.

For the role of Early Learning & Childcare Support Worker there is no entry requirement however you will be required to work towards a childcare qualification.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here’s what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

This role requires you to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) , if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us .

Next Steps

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms - Secondment Request Form on MyView . Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by‑case basis.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.