Play Assistant, Braco Primary School

Job Description

Play Assistant - PKC12157
£16,998 - £17,761 (30 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Braco Primary School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Play Assistant to work in our nursery at Braco Primary School, to support play experiences for our children.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to work as part of our small nursery for 30 hours per week.  Therefore, the ability to work as part of a team is essential, and a flexible approach to working with young children, parents/ carers and our local community is necessary.

A caring and nurturing personality is required as you will be supporting young children to play and learn.

The role will involve working closely with our Early Childhood Practitioners, Headteacher and a range of other professionals to provide the best possible outcomes for learners. 

The role will involve contributing to the development, planning and implementation of appropriate experiences within a play curriculum. 

For the role of Play Assistant, no entry qualifications are required, however the successful candidate will be required and supported to work towards one of the qualifications below:

- NC / HNC Early Education and Childcare.
- SVQ Level 2 or / 3 in Social Services (Children & Young People).

It is essential that you gain registration as a support worker with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for Day Care of Children within 3 months of commencing employment and are responsible for maintaining annual membership.

The Individual

We are looking for someone who 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. 

The successful candidate should have a genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing.

You should also be nurturing, patient and empathetic, and have the ability to engage with children and young people.

Sensitivity and respect are also required when dealing with any care routines, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality. 

For further information about the position, please contact Craig Torrens, Head Teacher on 01764 661420 or email Braco@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees.  One should be your current or most recent employer.

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.  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.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

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.  Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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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.