Play Assistant

6 months ago


Perth, United Kingdom Perth & Kinross Council Full time

LOCATION:
Murthly Primary School Murthly Perth, PH1 4HB

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)
Murthly Primary School

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable person with a passion for childcare?

Are you committed to inspiring and supporting children to express their ideas and opinions through meaningful and challenging play?

If so, Murthly Primary has a rare opportunity for a Play Assistant to join our team.

You will work 16 hours per week. The core hours are Monday - Friday, 10am-13:12pm, during Perth & Kinross Council term time dates.

Your duties:
Supporting the ECP's in developing, planning and organising play activities for children aged 2 to 5 within the national curriculum framework.

Setting up play equipment and making sure play areas are safe.

Meeting the care and support needs of young children.

Preparing snacks for the children.

Providing a safe and caring learning environment by ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

**The Individual**:
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, and good manners and to respect confidentiality at all times.

No entry qualifications are required, however you will be required and supported to work towards a recognised qualification listed by the Scottish Social Services Council.

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.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Sarah Clarkson, Head Teacher, on 01738 454263 for more information.

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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