Early Years Assistant – Viewforth EYC – 14716_1779440805

Company: City of Edinburgh Council
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Early Years Assistant – Viewforth Early Years Centre

Salary: £26,806-£27,032

Hours: 12.5 per week, 52 weeks

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to work as part of the early years team within council early years provision. You will assist in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children and support children with additional needs who attend a mainstream provision. You will be flexible and assist in carrying out general clerical duties as required and 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.

Employment Requirements

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. If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits

Our salary range reflects the initial starting salary and increases annually until it reaches the top of the range. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026