Nursery Teacher Assistant and Early Birds Assistant - part time

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nursery at ESMS seeks a part-time Nursery Teacher Assistant and Early Birds Assistant starting in August 2025. This vital role supports class teachers and practitioners, ensuring children receive quality care and learning support, promoting values of kindness and resilience.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Sick pay

Access to swimming and fitness facilities

Discounts at retail and entertainment locations

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and group activities.
• Assist children with their learning.
• Provide pastoral care.

Skills

Kindness

Enthusiasm

Responsibility

Organizational skills

Education

Recognized childcare qualification

Job description

The Nursery at ESMS is currently recruiting for a Nursery Teacher Assistant 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:

• Thursday and Friday, 7:30am to 8:30am as Early Birds Assistant
• Thursday and Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm as Nursery Teacher Assistant

The role offers a total of 14 hours per week. Salary ranges from £7,871 to £8,989 per annum, depending on skills and experience, and staff are placed on the ESMS Support Staff Salary Scales.

The purpose of this role is to support Class Teachers, Senior Lead Practitioners, and Early Years Practitioners. Key duties include supporting individual and group activities, assisting children with their learning, and providing pastoral care.

The ideal candidate will be kind, enthusiastic, responsible, experienced with children, possess a recognized childcare qualification, and have strong organizational skills.

For more details, please access the provided job description.

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

Benefits include: generous holiday allowance, sick pay, family policies, access to swimming and fitness facilities, and discounts at numerous retail and entertainment 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 and young people. All staff undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to direct access to young people.

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

The closing date is 31 July at 12 noon, with interviews expected during the week commencing 11 August.