Job Description Supply Play Assistants & Supply Early Childhood Practitioners - PKC11793£12.02 - £15.05 per hourVarious Locations Throughout the Perth & Kinross Council Area
Our aim is to provide child-centred Early Learning and Childcare (aged 2-5 years) which reflects and responds to individual needs and identity.
The ability to work in a team situation is essential and a flexible approach to working with young children and parents is required.
We are keen to hear from suitable candidates who are able to work from a few hours per week to full time.
For the role of Play Assistant there is no entry requirement however you will be required to work towards a childcare qualification.
For the role of Early Childhood Practitioner, you should hold an appropriate qualification e.g.
SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 equivalent or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People), as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.
The Individual For further information about either position, please refer to either the Frequently Asked Questions document attached, or alternatively, please contact Carly Williams at or Sally McDougall at
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.
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 01738 475555 to discuss.
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.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.
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.
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