Early Years Assistant – Maybury Primary School

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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Early Years Assistants – Fixed term until 18/12/2026

Maybury Primary School ELC

Salary: £26,806 to £27,032 (pro rata for part time)

Hours: See below

Post 1 – Hours 36hrs per week

  • Working pattern: Varying start and finishing times between 7:45am and 6:15pm, Monday to Friday

Posts 2 and 3 – Hours 18hrs per week

  • Working pattern: 9am to 1:45pm Monday to Thursday

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively as a member of the early years team within all council early years provision.
  • Assist in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children, ensuring those with additional support needs attending a mainstream provision can effectively access the curriculum.
  • Be flexible and assist in carrying out general clerical duties as and when required in support of children’s learning.
  • Provide support and assistance in the day‑to‑day operations of the School/Early Years Centre as directed by the Head Teacher/Head of Centre or nominated staff.

Requirements

  • This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
  • 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 with the UK in the last 5 years, an overseas criminal record check will be required.
  • 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.

Commitment to Equality

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as 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 of whom are currently underrepresented.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026