Play Assistant, Pitlochry High School Nursery

Job Description

Play Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC11848
£15,073 - £15,787 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Pitlochry High School Nursery

A vacancy has arisen within Pitlochry High School Nursery for a Play Assistant.

You will join a team of highly experienced nursery professionals. A caring, nurturing personality is required and the role will involve contributing to the development, planning and implementation of appropriate experiences within a play/care curriculum before, during and after lunch time.

We want staff who are enthusiastic, able to work from initiative, responsive to children's needs and genuinely enjoy working with young children and in a nursery environment.

Some experience of working in a nursery environment is desirable, though not essential.

The working week of 27.5 hours will be between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

The Individual

The successful candidate will be able to think 'on their feet' and enjoy a varied role in order to support a happy, busy nursery putting children's needs first. 

The role will also include involvement of some lifting, moving of tables, chairs and trolleys to prepare for a nurturing lunchtime/snack time experience. 

The successful applicant will have good communication skills and have the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues alike.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Lorna Mair, Depute Head Teacher on 01796 474666.

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.

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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.

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.

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