Playfriend

Pitreavie Playgroup is currently looking to recruit a playfriend

Hours of work are: 8:30am to 11:30am (3 hours per day) on Monday to Friday

Salary: £9.30 per hour

Duties: The successful candidate would work collaboratively with the child’s keyworker and other staff members to observe, plan and provide for the child’s interests and development.

They will be expected to assist the child to take part as fully as possible in the activities offered and help the group identify any adaptations needed. They will be expected to develop good relationships with the child’s parents/carers and other agencies and to liaise closely with them. They should be aware of any medical/physical difficulties and be able to deal with them appropriately. They should encourage the child to be as independent as possible whilst providing appropriate support to facilitate development and learning.

Qualifications: Applicants must have experience of working with children with additional support needs and be able to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner [either being qualified or working towards S/NVQ Level 3 Childcare and Education/SCQF7 Children and Young People or equivalent (see SSSC website for details of qualifications)]. Before confirming an appointment for this vacancy, the successful candidate is required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) membership through Disclosure Scotland.

For an application pack or to discuss further please contact us

on 07811219785 or email pitreavieplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Charity numbers: SC022912