Nursery Support Worker - Temporary until 31st December 2026

Edinburgh College; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Nursery Support Worker to join their team on a temporary basis until the end of December 2026. The role involves assisting with the planning and assessment of children's learning, providing personal care, and supporting Keyworkers in delivering quality care. Successful candidates may be required to work across multiple campuses. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to children's development in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a nursery setting.
• Understanding of SSSC registration frameworks and policies.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and assessment based on children's observations.
• Support Keyworkers and contribute to children's PLP’s.
• Assist during lunch and snack times.

Skills

Support for Keyworkers

Personal care for children

Team collaboration

Self-evaluation

Planning and assessment

Job description

Edinburgh College is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to take up the exciting post of Nursery Support Worker.

Please note, this is a temporary post until 31st December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and assessment using observations gained from the children in the playroom. This means that you attend planning meetings and contribute to planning and evaluation.
• To act as a support for Keyworkers – you will be given a number of children’s PLP’s to contribute to under the supervision of the main Keyworker. The number of these is at the discretion of the Room Senior.
• Key support during lunch and snack times, with serving and clearing tables and dishes and ensuring the kitchens are left clean and tidy.
• Undertake personal care for children as required.
• Be a part of the room team. This means working with other colleagues to ensure that children receive the best care and attention and learning experiences we can provide.
• Use all resources at your disposal to provide stimulating learning experiences for the children in your care.
• To reflect on your own practice and consider how to update and improve your skills. Self‑evaluation is a vital part of all nursery care roles.
• Contribute to the self‑evaluation process of the room and nursery as a whole. Understand the frameworks and policies which are part of your SSSC registration.
• The successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to BME groups, people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please note that the successful candidate(s) may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Note for Internal Applicants - appointment into this role may be considered on a secondment basis. Prior agreement from your line manager is essential.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Provisional Interview Date: 20/1/26