Scottish Autism
Aberdeen Playscheme Support Workers
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Aberdeen Playscheme Support Workers - AB25 3AN Salary: £13.45 - £14.07 per hour
Part time roles available
Flexible sessional work – Saturdays & Sundays, 8.30am – 4.30pm (More hours available during school holiday period)
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
The Role
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive, grow, and enjoy life to the fullest?
This is an exciting, hands-on role where you’ll support children to build confidence, develop social skills, discover new interests, and most importantly have fun! Whether you’re leading creative play sessions, joining in group activities, or offering one-to-one support, you’ll be helping children feel valued, understood, and included.
Staff – “it’s a place where we get to create magic for our children”
Responsibilities include:
- 🌟 Supporting children and young people to take part in play, leisure, and social activities from arts and crafts to outdoor adventures.
- 🤝 Encouraging independence and helping develop communication, social, and life skills in a safe, nurturing environment.
- 👨 👩 👧 Building strong, supportive relationships with children, their families, carers, and professionals.
- 🏡 Setting up and maintaining a fun, safe, and welcoming playscheme space including preparing snacks, assisting with meals, and helping with personal care when needed.
- 🧠 Working together to create a positive and memorable Playscheme for everyone.
- 🚌 Assisting with outings on the minibus.
- 📋 Keeping accurate records of support and reflecting this in our practice to help us to continue improving the Playscheme.
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What we are looking for:
- We’re looking for caring, creative, and enthusiastic people who want to make a difference.
- A compassionate, supportive, and patient nature.
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
- A willingness to learn about autism and neurodiversity.
- Great communication skills both with children and adults.
- A team player who’s also confident working independently.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion, and confidentiality.
- Registration with the SSSC within 3 months of starting.
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Why Join Us?
- A fun, varied, and fulfilling working environment.
- Full training and ongoing professional development.
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
- The chance to make a lasting difference to children and families in your community.
How to Apply
Hit the apply now button below, and a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date: 28th August 2026
We review applications regularly and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange interview availability
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