Play Assistant, Tulloch Primary School, Perth - PKC13432

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it’s about being part of something meaningful. 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 are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Play Assistant to join our dedicated team at Tulloch Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children by supporting their learning and development in a nurturing environment.

As a Play Assistant, you will work closely with other members of the Nursery team to provide high-quality learning experiences through play and ensure children enjoy a positive, caring lunchtime routine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children’s learning and development through engaging play activities.
• Assist with the delivery of a nurturing and safe lunchtime experience.
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery team to create a stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Promote positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children at all times.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s early learning experiences.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Is caring, patient, and able to build positive relationships.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates creativity and enthusiasm in supporting play-based learning.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our 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 values and behaviours.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynsey Simpson, Depute Head Teacher, to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. 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.

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. 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.