Stirling Council
Support Worker Early Childhood Educator
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Support Worker Early Childhood Educator
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
Contract Type: Temporary until 31st October 2027
Salary: £10,179 - £10,626
Hours: 13 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Support Worker Early Childhood Educator to work within Doune Nursery Class on a temporary position for 13 hours per week, on a Thursday and a Friday, ending October 2027. Applicants must be able to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on a 52-week contract. Candidates should hold or be working towards a relevant ELC qualification, at minimum SCQF level 6.
The successful candidate should have experience of working with children of different ages, stages, and abilities, including those with additional support needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, nurturing, caring, and passionate individuals to work within our team to support our children, families, and local communities. Our team thrives to deliver high-quality child-centred care, play, and learning for all children. If this sounds like you, we would love to receive your application.
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The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
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Job Description
[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/jzcjrncm/support_worker_ece_je05_01042022_a3192.pdf]
Additional Salary Information
[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf]
Stirling Information
[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf]
The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part-time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week.
- Biennial incremental progression until the top of your pay scale is reached.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/.
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
- Carers Leave.
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Lift share Scheme.
- Car Lease Scheme.
- Technology Benefit Scheme.
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