Early Years Assistant - Greendykes Early Years Centre - 12255_1762276612

Children, Education and Justice Services Early Years Assistant - fixed term 26/06/2026 Greendykes Early Years Centre Salary: £25,905 - £26,111 (pro rata for part time & sessional) Hours: 26 per week, 39 weeks sessional Greendykes Early Years Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team-player who works collaboratively as a member of the early years team within council early years provision. Assisting in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children ensuring those with additional support needs who can attend a mainstream provision, can effectively access the curriculum. To be flexible and assist in carrying out general clerical duties as and when required in support of children's learning. To provide support and assistance in the day-to-day operations of the Early Years Centre as directed by the Head Teacher/Head of Centre or nominated staff. 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. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation. As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work. To help achieve this, we're changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and 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 page https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours"> style="line-height: 107%;">Our 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. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/36692/early-years-assistant… style="line-height: 107%;"> Early Years Assistant job pack View ">https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/36683/sessional-working-inf… ; Sessional Working information ">https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuQW5kZXJzb24uNjM2NzAuMTM1MzJAY2l0e… ;

Location: Niddrie, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2025