Early Years Practitioner and Early Birds Assistant

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nursery at ESMS is seeking two part-time, temporary roles: an Early Years Practitioner and Early Birds Assistant. These positions focus on providing child-centred services and require recognised childcare qualifications along with a passion for working with children. The successful candidates will engage in planning activities and ensuring a supportive learning environment for children until June 2026.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Sick pay

Family policies

Access to school's facilities

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• A kind, enthusiastic, and responsible individual.
• Strong organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, child-centred service.
• Plan and implement curricular programs.
• Observe and interact with children to support learning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Childcare expertise

Teamwork

Education

Recognised childcare qualification

Job description

The Nursery at ESMS is currently recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner and Early Birds Assistant to join on a part-time, temporary basis from August 2025 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks) until 26 June 2026. The hours are as follows:

• Early Birds Assistant: Monday and Tuesday from 7:30am to 8:15am
• Early Years Practitioner: Monday 8:15am to 3:15pm and Tuesday 8:15am to 3:45pm during term time

The roles are on the ESMS Support Staff Salary Scales, with a salary range of £9,627 to £10,479 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

The purpose of these roles is to deliver a high-quality, child-centred service that meets the needs of children and their families. Key duties include planning and implementing curricular programs, observing and interacting with children to support their learning, and participating in team activities within the Nursery.

The successful candidate will be a kind, enthusiastic, and responsible individual who prioritizes children's interests and works well in a team. They should have experience working with children, possess a recognised childcare qualification, and demonstrate strong organisational skills.

For more details, please access the job description provided.

Eligibility: ESMS cannot sponsor international workers for this role. International applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Benefits: Includes holiday allowance, sick pay, family policies, access to the school's facilities, and discounts at various retail locations.

Values: We seek individuals embodying ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, aligned with our pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding children. Applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Enquiries can be directed to Morven Wrinn at [e-mail].

The closing date is 31 July at 12 noon. Interviews are expected to be during the week commencing 11 August.