Early Years Assistant - Greendykes Early Years Centre

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Edinburgh Council are inviting applications for an Early Years Assistant at Greendykes Early Years Centre on a fixed-term contract until 30 September 2027. The role covers 36 hours per week across 52 weeks with a salary of £26,806 to £27,032.

The post requires a good basic education, literacy and numeracy; SSSC registration within three months and SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 within three years. PVG checks apply and equality is promoted.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required.
• Candidates should have a good basic education.
• Candidates should be literate and numerate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children.
• Support day-to-day operations of Greendykes Early Years Centre as directed by senior staff.
• Carry out general clerical duties in support of children's learning.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Team player

Job description

Early Years Assistant - fixed term until 30/09/2027
Greendykes Early Years Centre

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Greendykes Early Years Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team-player who works collaboratively as a member of the early years team within council early years provision. Assisting in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children ensuring those with additional support needs who can attend a mainstream provision, can effectively access the curriculum. To be flexible and assist in carrying out general clerical duties as and when required in support of children's learning. To provide support and assistance in the day-to-day operations of the Early Years Centre as directed by the Head Teacher/Head of Centre or nominated staff.

Although no formal qualification is required, candidates should have a good basic education and be literate and numerate.

Early Years Assistants must apply for registration with SSSC within three months of being offered a post and must also gain a SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 qualification within 3 years of taking up the role.

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 unconditional 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

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

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.

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