Peripatetic Play Assistant, Based at Community Wing - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Community Learning Wing, Perth Grammar School, Gowans Terrace, Perth, PH1 5AZ

SALARY:
£4,506 - £4,740 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Term Time Part Time

HOURS:
9 hours per week

£4,506 - £4,740 (9 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Based at Community Wing, Perth Grammar School

Do you like working with children and want to make a difference?

If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Play Assistant to work in a number of Kids Clubs and Wraparound Care services throughout the Perth and Kinross area, after school and during holiday periods.

This is an 9 hours per week contract, working between the hours of 2.30pm - 6.00pm, over a number of days during term-time.

The Individual:

We are looking for an individual who has a genuine interest and commitment to working with children in a professional capacity within 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).

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.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.