Early Years Assistant - Currie Primary School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is inviting applications for an Early Years Assistant at Currie Primary School's Currie Primary Nursery in Edinburgh. The post supports children aged in the nursery through a Play-Based Learning approach within Curriculum for Excellence, contributing to inclusive learning and development.

Salary is £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part time) for 22 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with PVG checks required and flexible working options discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Play-based learning approach used in Currie Primary Nursery.

Skills

Play-based learning

Curriculum for Excellence

Responsive planning

Job description

Early Years Assistant
Currie Primary School

Salary : £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours : 22 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Currie Primary Nursery is situated in the South West of Edinburgh in Currie. It is part of Currie Primary School and has a designated site within the main school grounds. It can presently accommodate 64 children at one time.
The nursery has two large open plan rooms and a large outdoor space which, children actively use daily. We use a Play-Based Learning approach and respond to pupil voice through responsive planning to enhance learning and teaching through A Curriculum for Excellence. We promote and provide high quality and engaging learning experiences for all our children, whilst encouraging a love of learning.
We encourage children to be individuals who are aware of themselves and others whilst developing themselves as global citizens. We encourage curiosity and teach skills to adapt to an ever-changing world. We have strong partnerships with parents/carers, partner services and agencies and the wider community. We have a strong ethos linked to our school Mission, Vision and Values.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unrestricted offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.