We currently have an immediate vacancy for a part-time/term-time Pre-School Assistant to join our team. This role would suit someone with experience of working in a Primary School, After School Club, Pre-School or Nursery and also have experience of lunch cover duties.
This role is offered at either 3 days or 5 days per week, 11.30 am-2.30 pm.
Main Responsibilities:
Planning and Quality Assurance
* To assist ELPs in implementing planning.
* To support in resourcing a stimulating learning environment which fosters creativity, curiosity and challenge.
* To liaise with Senior Teacher and ELPs to monitor and record pupil progress.
* To contribute to ongoing self-evaluation and development of the setting
Communication
* To promote positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
Pastoral Care
* To safeguard and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the children.
* Together with key staff respond to the needs, interests, and developmental stage of the individual child.
Development
* To use self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement.
* Demonstrate a commitment to on-going CPD eg training, weekly planning and staff meetings.
* To keep up to date with key policies and national guidance.
Day to Day
* Provide support during daily lunch service.
Professional Recognition
The candidate must be prepared to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) if they are not already a member. A PVG update will also be required. Food hygiene and First Aid are also desirable.
Hours
3 or 5 days per week, term-time, 3 hours per day from 11.30 am-2.30 pm.
This role will be split between our Pre-School in Kingarth Street and at our outdoor setting, H@PP, Hutchesons’ at Pollok Park.
For your commitment to work, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, use of the school gym and an extended benefits package.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 31 March 2026.