Primary Playcare Childcare Practitioners – Glasgow (G3)
Are you passionate about creating a warm, engaging, and supportive environment for children? We are looking for Childcare Practitioners to join our vibrant out-of-school care services in Glasgow (G3).
Available Positions
Term-time only: Monday to Friday
Glasgow (G3) – After School Club: 3:00pm – 6:00pm (up to 20 hours per week)
What We’re Looking For
PVG Checks required
Two references verifying employment record and/or good character
SSSC Practitioner Level registration (or commitment to register within three months of appointment)
Why Join Us?
Minimum Living Wage Employer
28 days holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Term-time only contracts Auto-enrolment into our Legal & General Pension Scheme
Practitioner Job Summary
We’re looking for team members who bring energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to creating fun, engaging, and varied activities for the children in our care. If you’re reliable, self-motivated, and enjoy working as part of a team, this role could be a great fit for you! Most importantly, we value individuals who have a genuine interest in interacting with and building positive relationships with primary school-aged children.
Your experience may come from a childcare setting—whether in early years or out-of-school care—or through volunteering or personal involvement with children. Ideally, candidates will hold an SVQ Level 3 in Playwork/CCLD or an HNC in Childcare. If you don’t have one of these qualifications yet, we ask that you’re open to completing the required training within the set timescales to meet SSSC registration requirements.
Key Responsibilities
As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in creating a welcoming, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Creating imaginative and enjoyable play opportunities that encourage children to explore, express themselves, and develop their individual interests
- Supporting inclusion and fostering positive friendships within the Out of School Care service
- Prioritizing children’s health, wellbeing, and safety through child protection measures and personalized plans
- Helping plan and purchase weekly snacks while considering dietary needs and medical requirements
- Acting as a Key Worker for a small group of children (up to 20 from P1–P7), ensuring they feel supported and valued
- Continually developing your practice through training, staff meetings, and self-reflection, contributing to the growth of the whole team
- Assisting with safe collection and travel arrangements for children, whether from classrooms, meeting points, or off-site activities
- Completing reports as needed, including accident/incident records and individual care plans
- Playing a role in promoting and strengthening connections between the service and the wider community
- Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, schools, and other professionals to ensure children receive the best possible support
- Helping with planning and administrative tasks that support the service’s smooth operation
- Encouraging children to explore risk in play safely and confidently
- Empowering children to have a voice, make choices, and take part in decisions that affect them
- Communicating with families, colleagues, and external partners in a way that fosters respect and understanding
- Following the professional standards, policies, and procedures set by the company, The Care Inspectorate, and the SSSC to uphold the quality of care we provide
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Childcare Practitioner -Out of School Care
