Play Assistant, Oakbank Primary School

3 weeks ago


Perth, United Kingdom Perth & Kinross Council Full time

LOCATION:
Oakbank Primary School, Viewlands Road West, Perth, PH1 1NA

SALARY:
£8,011 - £8,426 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Term Time Part Time

HOURS:
16 hours per week

£8,011 - £8,426 (16 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Oakbank Primary School, Perth

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Play Assistant to join us on a part time, temporary basis (term time only), working 16 hours a week to cover a maternity leave.

As a Play Assistant you will work as part of the nursery team at Oakbank Primary school.

We are looking for an individual who has a genuine interest and commitment to working with children in a professional capacity within early learning or a childcare environment.

The role is child focused which requires sensitivity, patience and compassion along with a welcoming approach to generate a feeling of trust and safety for children and their family / carers. A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential and the important qualities are kindness, sensitivity, respectfulness, good manners and to respect confidentiality at all times.

As a Play Assistant you will need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). You will be supported to access the appropriate qualification.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to enter into the profession and if they wish to progress their career in childcare, gaining experience while being supported to gain a qualification.

As a Play Assistant you will assist in the provision of high quality play and lunchtime experiences within Early Learning and Childcare. This will involve contributing to the development, planning and implementation of appropriate experiences within a play/care curriculum before, during and after lunch time.

You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for Day Care of Children within 6 months of commencing employment and responsible for maintaining annual membership.

**The Individual**:
We are looking for a positive, motivated individual who is comfortable working with children and adults.

Ideally you will have worked with children before.

You will need to be flexible and proactive in the nursery environment to meet everyday challenges.

Keeping the children safe and happy is the main priority.

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 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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.



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