Supply Play Assistants, Various Locations In the Perth & Kinross Council Area - PKC13821

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.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Supply Play Assistants - PKC13821

Various 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.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place in person on Monday 24 September 2026.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for these posts.

Skills & Experience Required

For the role of Play Assistant there is no entry requirement however you will be required to work towards a childcare qualification.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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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

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and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer

you:

annual leave package

- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as

Flexible Working,

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave,

time off for volunteering and our

- Access to a range of
- 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, adaptable working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

This role requires you to be registered with the

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), if you are not yet registered, you can still apply, as long as you are willing to apply for registration within 3 months of starting with us and be registered within 6 months.

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.

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.

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