Childcare Activities Assistant - 32hr Contract
Location
Dornoch, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypePart-time
Posted At4/19/2026
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Occupation TypeEarly education and childcare assistants
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Department: Children's Barn
Location: Skibo Castle, Highland
Compensation: Competitive + Gratuities
Families are at the heart of The Carnegie Club experience. Children of all ages visit Skibo throughout the year, enjoying dedicated activity spaces alongside the freedom to explore our 8,000-acre estate in a safe and inspiring environment.
Our Children's Barn team delivers memorable indoor and outdoor experiences, from creative activities such as baking and crafts to outdoor adventures including bushcraft, canoeing and treasure hunts. During school holidays, the team supports a programme of family-focused events and celebrations, while in the evenings we offer a professional babysitting service, allowing parents to relax knowing their children are in safe, capable hands.
About The Role
As a Childcare Activities Assistant, you will play an important role in creating a safe, engaging and nurturing environment for children, supporting a wide range of age-appropriate activities throughout the day.
Working closely with colleagues across the Club, you’ll help deliver fun, creative and educational experiences while ensuring children’s wellbeing, safety and enjoyment are always prioritised. This is an active, people-focused role suited to someone who brings energy, creativity and care to everything they do.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supervising a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for children of different ages
- Creating a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all children
- Adapting activities to suit age groups, abilities and individual needs
- Supporting the planning and delivery of creative, adventurous and educational experiences
- Working closely with colleagues to deliver seamless and memorable family experiences
About You
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience working in a childcare or children’s activity setting
- An understanding of safeguarding and its importance in a childcare environment
- Ability to communicate confidently with children, parents, colleagues and other departments
- Experience planning or delivering age-appropriate activities
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and school holidays
- SVQ Social Services (Children & Young People) or a relevant childcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
- Successful applicants will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council upon commencing work with us
- Fun, creative and enthusiastic, with a genuine enjoyment of working with children
- Patient, nurturing and approachable, with a calm and reassuring manner
- Reliable, responsible and confident taking initiative
- A positive team player who supports an inclusive and professional working culture
- Detail-oriented, with pride in maintaining safety, hygiene and organisational standards
If you love working with children and can offer a safe, caring and positive experience, we’d love to hear from you. We value enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine commitment to children’s wellbeing just as much as formal experience.
What We Offer You
- Share of gratuities
- 33 days annual leave pro-rata
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly support
- Life cover
- Access to wellness platform providing support on nutrition, exercise, health, finances, legal support and more
- Access to staff benefit scheme which includes cycle to work and tech scheme, contribution towards eyecare and discounts on high street retailers
- Local staff transport service
- Meals on shift provided free of charge
- Complimentary use of staff gym
- Staff events
- Long Service Awards
Great teams are built on diversity, curiosity, and respect. If you’re excited by our mission and think you could make an impact, we’d love to hear from you - even if you don’t tick every box.