Supply Early Childhood Practitioners and Supply Play Assistants

Supply Early Childhood Practitioners and Supply Play Assistants

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Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it is 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.

Supply Play Assistants & Supply Early Childhood Practitioners - PKC
13201

£13.20 - £16.35 per hour

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 Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February 2026.

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.

• 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
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions

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 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, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance.

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

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Carly Williams or Sally McDougall to find out more.

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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. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. 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.