Early Years Assistant - Gylemuir 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 seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant at Gylemuir Primary School on a fixed-term contract until 20 August 2027. Salary is £26,806–£27,032 for 36 hours per week across 52 weeks.

You’ll support young learners in a caring, inclusive setting and work shifts from 7:45am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. Applicants should have a warm, child-centred approach, be patient, reliable and able to communicate with children, families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education is desirable.
• Must be registered with SSSC or equivalent and complete SVQ level 2 within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing through high-quality play experiences.
• Create an inclusive, welcoming learning environment.
• Support children's confidence, independence and social skills.
• Build nurturing relationships with children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Help prepare and maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Support children with their individual needs and promote inclusion for all.
• Contribute to observations and discussions about children’s learning and development.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding, health, safety and wellbeing policies.

Job description

Early Years Assistant- Fixed Term until 20/08/2027 Gylemuir Primary School

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and motivated Early Years Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with our youngest learners, helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to learn, play, explore and thrive.

We are looking for someone who has a warm, caring and child-centred approach, who is enthusiastic about supporting young children to learn and develop. You will be patient, positive, reliable, and approachable with the ability to communicate well with children, families, and colleagues. You will be committed to equality, inclusion and supporting every child to reach their potential

Gylemuir operates 52 weeks per year, and the successful candidate will be required to work early, core and late shift patterns which rotate on a weekly basis between the hours of 7.45am and 6.00pm, Monday - Friday. By joining Gylemuir you will become part of a welcoming school community where children are at the heart of everything we do. We value teamwork, kindness, creativity and providing our children with the very best start to their learning journey

Working as part of our Early Years team, you will

• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing through high-quality play experiences.
• Help create an inclusive, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Support children to develop their confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Build positive and nurturing relationships with children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Help prepare and maintain stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Support children with their individual needs and promote inclusion for all.
• Contribute to observations and discussions about children’s learning and development.
• Follow the school’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health, safety, and wellbeing.

Experience of working as an Early Years Assistant is desirable.

There is a requirement to be registered with SSSC or equivalent and gain a SVQ level 2 qualification within 3 years. Good communication skills, verbal and written, is required, together with planning and organisational skills.

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 web pageOur 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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