Early Years Assistant - Forest Kindergarten - 11499_1757947464

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Edinburgh is seeking an Early Years Assistant for a fixed term position at a Forest Kindergarten. The successful candidate will work 14 hours per week to support children’s learning in an outdoor setting. Ideal candidates will have experience with children and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment. This role offers a salary of £25,905 - £26,111 pro-rata and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children's learning and development.
• Knowledge of creating safe and inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning in an outdoor setting.
• Contribute to a safe and engaging learning environment.

Job description

Overview

Early Years Assistant - fixed term until 19/08/2026

Forest Kindergarten based in woodlands and parks across the City of Edinburgh. Salary: £25,905 - £26,111 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional). Hours: 14 per week, 39 weeks sessional.

About the role

Forest Kindergartens are fully outdoor Early Learning and Childcare settings, based in woodlands and parks across the City of Edinburgh. We support children's learning and development through connections to nature, community, people and through developing life-long skills, resilience, curiosity and a love for the natural world.

Responsibilities

• Work 14 hours per week, Monday & Tuesday 8.00am - 3.30pm with a 30 minute lunch break.
• Support children\'s learning and development in an outdoor woodland setting.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• PVG Scheme check or update; Overseas Criminal Record Check if applicable.
• You may be required to provide these checks; commencement subject to satisfactory checks.

What we offer

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. We are changing interview approaches toward behavioural and technical assessment and aim to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your work.

Notes

Flexible working is welcome. This role is based at Cammo Estate as part of the Forest Kindergarten network.