Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, 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.
Vacancy
Play Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 December 2026) – PKC14016
£9,758 – £10,194 (16 hours per week, Term‑time only)
Methvan Primary School Nursery
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of appropriate play/care curriculum before, during and after lunchtime.
Support a happy, busy nursery, putting children’s needs first.
Assist with lifting and moving furniture and equipment to prepare for lunchtime/snack time.
Skills & Experience Required
Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Enthusiastic, able to work on own initiative, responsive to children’s needs and genuinely enjoy working with young children.
Experience working in a nursery environment is desirable.
Required to register as a Support Worker with the SSSC and work towards the relevant qualification within 6 months.
Benefits
- 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
Equality & Diversity
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. We welcome applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists and encourage anyone to apply if they meet the job requirements.
Legal and Compliance
Work with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check and maintain membership. Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required if you have lived overseas for 12 months or more within the last 10 years.
A confirmed offer of employment will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including references, eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
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