Vacancies : Early Years Assistant (Fixed Term) (Term-Time, Part-Time) (Whitecrook Early Learning & Childcare Centre)

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

25 days annual leave

8 fixed public holidays

Wellbeing support

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking a part-time Early Years Assistant to support children aged 0–5 in a nursery/early years setting. The role is fixed-term until 09/05/2027 and pro-rata to hours worked.

The post requires PVG scheme eligibility, reliability, and flexible availability (10:50am–2:00pm Mon–Thu, 10:50am–2:10pm Fri). Salary reflects term-time pro-rata arrangements with LGPS benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children (0–5) in nurseries, preschools, or early years settings.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch periods to ensure safety and positive interactions.
• Carry out laundry duties and maintain clean linens, uniforms, or materials used in care/education.
• Collaborate with the Early Years team to support daily routines and a nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience with children 0-5

Organised

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Job description

Job Description

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

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

About Us

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link: