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As a 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.
Childcare Practitioner
Company: Fife Council Salary: £26,786 to £29,170 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Kelty Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 Closing date: 20 Sept 2026
Summary
Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.
Job Details
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.
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