Childcare Practitioner

Fife Council • Dunfermline, Scotland • Posted July 08, 2026

Position Overview

Job Details

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 professionally, ensuring children’s health and wellbeing needs are met.

  • The Person

    We are therefore looking for someone who:

  • Is fun, engaging and has experience of working with children and young people of all ages.<...