Work for CALA

Come and join a dynamic, growing organisation that recognises that YOU are the difference that makes a positive impact every day on the lives of children, young people and their families.

Why work for CALA?

CALA provides a comprehensive range of services designed to support children and families at every stage of their journey. Our work spans Early Learning and Childcare settings, School Aged Childcare, Family Support Services, and a variety of play-based programmes. This breadth of provision not only reflects our commitment to meeting diverse community needs, but also creates a dynamic and rewarding environment for our staff.

The diversity of our services offers employees meaningful opportunities to grow and develop their careers. Team members can gain experience across different settings, build a broad skill set, and explore a variety of roles within the organisation. Whether your passion lies in early years education, supporting school-aged children, working directly with families, or facilitating play-based learning, CALA provides clear pathways for progression and professional development.

By joining CALA, you become part of a dedicated and passionate team united by a shared purpose: delivering high-quality, inclusive services that make a positive difference in the lives of children and families. At the same time, you will benefit from a supportive, collaborative workplace culture where your contributions are valued, your development is encouraged, and your wellbeing is prioritised.

Why work for CALA?

CALA provides a comprehensive range of services designed to support children and families at every stage of their journey. Our work spans Early Learning and Childcare settings, School Aged Childcare, Family Support Services, and a variety of play-based programmes. This breadth of provision not only reflects our commitment to meeting diverse community needs, but also creates a dynamic and rewarding environment for our staff.

The diversity of our services offers employees meaningful opportunities to grow and develop their careers. Team members can gain experience across different settings, build a broad skill set, and explore a variety of roles within the organisation. Whether your passion lies in early years education, supporting school-aged children, working directly with families, or facilitating play-based learning, CALA provides clear pathways for progression and professional development.

By joining CALA, you become part of a dedicated and passionate team united by a shared purpose: delivering high-quality, inclusive services that make a positive difference in the lives of children and families. At the same time, you will benefit from a supportive, collaborative workplace culture where your contributions are valued, your development is encouraged, and your wellbeing is prioritised.

Current Opportunities with CALA

We have a number of exciting opportunities available for Family Play Practitioners working in and around Inverness, Nairn and Alness. As part of CALA’s Family Services team, you will use play as a powerful way to engage and support children and families, helping to strengthen relationships, build parental confidence, support children’s development and wellbeing, and reduce isolation. Working alongside our Family Play Leads and wider team, you will help deliver welcoming, inclusive community and targeted activities including Play and Learn, Rise and Shine, Pop-Up Play, family groups and holiday programmes, while building trusted relationships and helping families access the right support at the right time.

Work Pattern: 30 hours per week worked flexibly across 50 weeks (Fixed-term contract for one year, with the potential for extension subject to continued funding)

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Remit and Job Specification: Click HERE

Qualifications and experience: We are looking for practitioners with relevant experience of working with children and families and a good understanding of how play supports children’s development, wellbeing and relationships. A relevant childcare, early years, family support or community-based qualification is desirable; however, we also welcome applicants who can demonstrate strong transferable skills, practical experience and a genuine commitment to supporting children and families.

Please note:

  1. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  2. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

Join team CALA @ Care And Learning Alliance and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated Childhood Practice Manager to join CALA and provide positive leadership to a range of high quality early learning and childcare CALA services. Part of this exciting role will be to develop and support new services and service provision models of sustainable childcare.
The post is peripatetic and may involve travel throughout parts of Highland and some home working is also required.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CPM-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 35hrs per week – full time, 52 weeks.

Salary – £16 p/hour

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold a BA or level 9 in Childhood Practice or equivalent, or evidence of currently working towards.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Drakies Out Of School Club and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Childcare Practitioner with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with school aged children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit –https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CHILDCARE-PRACTITIONER-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 17.5hrs per week – term time only.

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Ardross ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner doing lunch cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 10 hours per week, term time only

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Croileagan ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner doing maternity cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 11 hours per week – Term time / fix contract until November ’26

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Travelling Practitioner with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TP-REMIT-1.docx

Work Pattern – 35 hours per week, 52 weeks.

Salary – £13.74 p/hr

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC
  4. Must hold a drivers license for this role

Join team CALA @ Beechwood ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner doing lunch cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 20 hours per week, 52 weeks.

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Beechwood ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner doing lunch cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 10 hours per week, 52 weeks.

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Watten ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner doing lunch cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 6 hours per week, term time only

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ our Junior World setting and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Temporary Group Support Worker  with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TGSW-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 30hrs a week.  Temporary Post until Dec 2026 – Term time – RENEWABLE UPON FUNDING

Salary – £13.45 p/hr 

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Employee Benefits

  • Pension Scheme
  • Generous Annual Leave Allowance
  • 50% Discounted Childcare @ any CALA setting
  • Discounted Highlife Highland Membership
  • Training & Development
  • Opportunities for part time, term time or variable hours (role dependent).

Ready to apply?

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Employee Benefits

  • Pension Scheme
  • Generous Annual Leave Allowance
  • 50% Discounted Childcare @ any CALA setting
  • Discounted Highlife Highland Membership
  • Training & Development
  • Opportunities for part time, term time or variable hours (role dependent).

Current Opportunities with CALA

We have a number of exciting opportunities available for Family Play Practitioners working in and around Inverness, Nairn and Alness. As part of CALA’s Family Services team, you will use play as a powerful way to engage and support children and families, helping to strengthen relationships, build parental confidence, support children’s development and wellbeing, and reduce isolation. Working alongside our Family Play Leads and wider team, you will help deliver welcoming, inclusive community and targeted activities including Play and Learn, Rise and Shine, Pop-Up Play, family groups and holiday programmes, while building trusted relationships and helping families access the right support at the right time.

Work Pattern: 30 hours per week worked flexibly across 50 weeks (Fixed-term contract for one year, with the potential for extension subject to continued funding)

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Remit and Job Specification: Click HERE

Qualifications and experience: We are looking for practitioners with relevant experience of working with children and families and a good understanding of how play supports children’s development, wellbeing and relationships. A relevant childcare, early years, family support or community-based qualification is desirable; however, we also welcome applicants who can demonstrate strong transferable skills, practical experience and a genuine commitment to supporting children and families.

Please note:

  1. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  2. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

Join team CALA @ Care And Learning Alliance and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, organised, enthusiastic and highly motivated Childhood Practice Manager to join CALA and provide positive leadership to a range of high quality early learning and childcare CALA services. Part of this exciting role will be to develop and support new services and service provision models of sustainable childcare.
The post is peripatetic and may involve travel throughout parts of Highland and some home working is also required.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CPM-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 35hrs per week – full time, 52 weeks.

Salary – £16 p/hour

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold a BA or level 9 in Childhood Practice or equivalent, or evidence of currently working towards.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Drakies Out Of School Club and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Childcare Practitioner with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with school aged children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit –https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CHILDCARE-PRACTITIONER-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 17.5hrs per week – term time only.

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 17th SEPT @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Ardross ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner doing lunch cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 10 hours per week, term time only

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA  @ Croileagan ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner working maternity cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 11 hours per week – Term time / fix contract until November ’26

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Travelling Practitioner with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TP-REMIT-1.docx

Work Pattern – 35 hours per week, 52 weeks.

Salary – £13.74 p/hr

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Beechwood ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner doing lunch cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 20 hours per week, 52 weeks.

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Beechwood ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner doing lunch cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 10 hours per week, 52 weeks.

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ Watten ELC and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Early Years Practitioner doing lunch cover with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EARLY-YEARS-PRAC.-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 6 hours per week, term time only

Salary – £13.45 p/hr (Unqualified) / £13.74 p/hr (Qualified)

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

VG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Join team CALA @ our Junior World setting and be part of a supportive community dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact every day

We are seeking a fun, engaged and motivated Temporary Group Support Worker  with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for working with young children. The successful candidate will help provide a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about making a p

ositive difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Job Remit – https://careandlearningalliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TGSW-REMIT.docx

Work Pattern – 30hrs a week.  Temporary Post until Dec 2026 – Term time – RENEWABLE UPON FUNDING

Salary – £13.45 p/hr 

Closing Date:  THURS 1st OCTOBER @ 5pm!

Please note:

  1. Candidates must hold VQ Level III, HNC or equivalent childcare qualification. However, we also welcome applicants who are currently working towards or willing to undertake relevant qualifications within a 3 year period of your employment.
  2. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 and the Amendment Order 2023.
  3. The successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme & register with the SSSC

Ready to apply?

To apply for any of our vacancies, please select your preferred application method using the buttons below.