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.
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, 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.
A healthy work-life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council, and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve this. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
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.
What we can do for you
If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
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