Early Years Assistant - Greendykes Early Years Centre

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

Job summary

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

You will work as part of a collaborative early years team, supporting children's learning, welfare and inclusion while completing light clerical duties and preparing the environment to support curriculum delivery.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification is required; a good basic education, literacy and numeracy are expected.

Responsibilities

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

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 mustapply 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.

Please read the attached Early Years Assistant job pack for further information, including experience and additional requirements. If you have any questions regarding the job role or require any other information, please contact the Nursery / Centre directly. You can search for contact details on the Council website https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory/10191/early-learning-and-childcare

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. Anunconditional 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 anassessment 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 – 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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View Early Years Assistant Job Pack