Play Assistant - Scone, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council
Description
LOCATION:
Scone Kids Club Robert Douglas Memorial Primary School Spoutwells Road Scone, PH2 6RS
SALARY:
£6,577 - £6,889 per year
CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent
POSITION TYPE:
Part Time
HOURS:
12 hours per week
£6,577 - £6, Hours per week, Term -time only)
Scone Kids Club
Do you like working with children and want to make a difference?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Play Assistant at Scone Kids Club, after school, term-time.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to step into the profession and progress a career in childcare, gaining experience while being supported to gain a childcare qualification.
You would assist in the provision of high-quality care and a comprehensive range of appropriate stimulating and creative activities, for example arts and crafts, storytelling, den building, physical play and organising trips and outings appropriate to the needs and interests of the children in the service.
You would be expected to work closely with the Supervisor and working as a member of the Kids Club Team and wider School Team contributing to children's learning and development within a safe and inclusive environment out with school hours in a registered childcare service.
A flexible approach to working conditions will be required to work; the contracted hours are 12 hours per week, term-time, between 2.30pm - 6pm.
Requirements:
We are looking for an individual who has a genuine interest and commitment to working with children in a professional capacity within an early learning or a childcare environment.
The role is child focused which requires sensitivity, patience, and compassion along with a welcoming approach to generate a feeling of trust and safety for children and their family / carers.
A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing is essential and the important qualities are kindness, sensitivity, respectfulness, and good manners and to respect confidentiality at all times.
As a Play Assistant you will need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
No entry qualifications are required, however you will be required and supported to work towards a recognised qualification listed by the Scottish Social Services Council.
You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for Day Care of Children within 6 months of commencing employment and responsible for maintaining annual membership.
The Individual:
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 to discuss.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including 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 a healthy work life balance.
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