Early Years Assistant (Fixed Term) (Term-Time, Part-Time) (Whitecrook Early Learning & Childcare Cen

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

25–35 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is recruiting for a part-time term-time role in Clydebank to support children aged 0–5. The post is fixed term until 09/05/2027 and pro‑rata to hours worked, with shifts 10.50am–2.00pm Mon–Thu and 10.50am–2.10pm Fri.

You will join the Early Years team, supervising lunch periods, carrying out light laundry, and helping maintain a nurturing daily routine. PVG membership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 in nursery, pre-school, or early years settings.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Friendly yet firm manner essential for working with young children.
• Ability to work independently and take direction from the Head of Establishment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising children during lunch periods to ensure safety and positive interactions.
• Carrying out laundry duties (e.g., cleaning linens, uniforms, or materials).
• Collaborating with the Early Years team to support the daily routine and create a nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience with children 0-5

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

This post is fixed term until 09/05/2027.

This is a part time, term-time post and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of 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 and 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.

You need to be flexible/adaptable and available during 10.50am - 2.00pm Monday - Thursday and 10.50am to 2.10pm on a Friday (or the hours defined by the head of establishment).

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 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.

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.

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