Play Assistant

5 days ago

Blairgowrie, United Kingdom Perth & Kinross Council Full time

LOCATION:
Rattray Primary School, Rattray, Blairgowrie, PH10 7DG

SALARY:
£8,267 - £8,742 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Part Time

HOURS:
16 hours per week

£8,267 - £8,742 (16 Hours per week, Whole Year working)
Rattray Early Childhood Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Play Assistant to join the large, friendly team at Rattray Early Childhood Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to step into the profession and progress a career in childcare, gaining experience while also being supported to gain a childcare qualification.

As a Play Assistant you will assist in the provision of high-quality play experiences within the nursery, helping to provide excellent care and a comprehensive range of appropriate, stimulating and creative learning activities for children aged 2 - 5.

You will be contracted to work 16 hours per week, over 5 days, between the hours of 10.15am and 1.27pm, full year working. (The centre is open 50 weeks of the year and closes for 2 weeks over the Christmas period.)

No entry qualifications are required, however you will be required and supported to work towards an appropriate Early Learning and Childcare qualification.

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

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

The role is child-focussed which requires sensitivity, patience and compassion along with a welcoming approach aimed at generating a feeling of trust and safety for children and their parents/carers. A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential, along with important qualities such as kindness, sensitivity, nurture, respect and the ability to always maintain confidentiality.

As a Play Assistant you will also need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), as detailed under the Job Description.

If you would like any further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Jillian Ritchie, Centre Leader, on
01250 871981

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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