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Ref no: PKC12175
Published: 11/12/2024
Closes: 19/01/2025
Location: Coupar Angus Primary School Coupar Angus, PH13 9AS
Salary: £10,586 - £11,061 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 16 hours per week
Job Description
Play Assistant - PKC12175
£10,586 - £11,061 (16 Hours per week, Whole Year working)
Coupar Angus Primary School
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Play Assistant to work in our Nursery 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, Senior Early Childhood Practitioner and other members of the team.
The role will involve contributing to the development, planning and implementation of appropriate experiences within a play curriculum.
The Individual
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.
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Linda Reid, Early Years Co-ordinator on 07899 917462.
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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.
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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