Play Assistant

6 days ago

Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time
Job Description

Play Assistant, Primary 1 (Fixed Term until 17 August PKC11654
£7,536 - £7, Hours per week, Term-time only)
Our Lady's Primary School, Perth

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Play Assistant to work in the primary one class to support play experiences for all children.

A caring, nurturing personality is required, and you will be expected to work closely with the class teacher and other members of the team.

The role will involve contributing to the development, planning and implementation of appropriate experiences within a play curriculum and during break times.

The successful candidate will be able to think 'on their feet' and enjoy a varied role to support children's wellbeing and learning within a safe and inclusive environment.

A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential and the important qualities are empathy, patience and an ability to engage with children and young people.

Sensitivity is also required when dealing with any care routines and to respect confidentiality at all times.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Linda Reid, Early Years Co-ordinator on

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team

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