Flexible Part-Time Early Years Assistant (Term-Time)

Edinburgh International; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

City of Edinburgh Council's Fox Covert Early Years Centre in Edinburgh is recruiting an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026. The post offers 17 hours per week across 39 weeks, with a pro-rata salary of £26,806–£27,032.

No formal qualification is required, but you must register with SSSC within three months and work toward SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 within three years; the team is supportive and inclusive.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required, but a good basic education and literacy/numeracy are expected.
• Must apply for SSSC registration within three months of offer.
• Must gain SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 within three years of taking up the role.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Caring

Team player

Education

SSSC registration within 3 months

SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 within 3 years

Job description

City of Edinburgh Council's Fox Covert Early Years Centre in Edinburgh is recruiting an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant on a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026. The post offers 17 hours per week across 39 weeks, with a pro-rata salary of £26,806–£27,032.

No formal qualification is required, but you must register with SSSC within three months and work toward SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 within three years; the team is supportive and inclusive.