Casual Childcare Practitioner


Company:	Fife Council
Salary:	£14.27 to £14.27 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Fife
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are looking to add to our pool of Casual Childcare Practitioners who support our out of school club across Fife.

As a Casual Childcare Practitioner, you will be expected to:

Plan, facilitate and supervise a wide range of play-based activities and social experiences both in and outdoors. This will include setting up the play space to ensure it is safe, stimulating and welcoming.

Empower children to lead their own play, guiding them on as needed to boost their creativity and independence.

Support children to prepare healthy snacks in line with dietary and nutritional need and guidelines.

Support and encourage children to build confidence, self-esteem and lifelong skills through play and exploration.

Deal with accidents and incidents, responding calmly and professional, ensuring children’s health and wellbeing needs are met.

Work with other Practitioners, the Senior Childcare Practitioner and Childcare Manager to complete range of paperwork to ensure the service runs smoothly and all information is recorded accurately.

For further information please contact: Gary Peattie - Gary.Peattie@fife.gov.uk

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