Play Assistant, Tulloch Primary School, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Play Assistant (PKC13432)
£9,608 - £9,851 (16 hours per week, term-time only)
Tulloch Primary School, Perth

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Play Assistant to join our dedicated team at Tulloch Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children by supporting their learning and development in a nurturing environment.

As a Play Assistant, you will work closely with other members of the Nursery team to provide high-quality learning experiences through play and ensure children enjoy a positive, caring lunchtime routine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children’s learning and development through engaging play activities.
• Assist with the delivery of a nurturing and safe lunchtime experience.
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery team to create a stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Promote positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children at all times.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s early learning experiences.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Is caring, patient, and able to build positive relationships.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm in supporting play-based learning.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. 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 Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynsey Simpson, Depute Head Teacher, on 01738 472323 or email, tulloch@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming 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.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.