Early Years Assistant – Flexible Support for Every Child

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

Early Years Assistant

Fort Early Years Centre

Salary & Hours

Salary: £26,806 – £27,032

Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks

Role Overview

Assisting a council early years provision in meeting the educational, care, and welfare needs of all children, ensuring those with additional support needs can access the curriculum.

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively as a member of the early years team.
  • Assist in meeting educational, care and welfare needs of all children.
  • Support children with additional needs to access the curriculum.
  • Carry out general clerical duties as required in support of children’s learning.
  • Provide day‑to‑day operational support to the Early Years Centre as directed by the Head Teacher/Head of Centre or nominated staff.

Requirements

  • Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
  • Must be a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
  • Must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check if spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years.
  • Unconditional offer of employment contingent on satisfactory checks.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued. We encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people. Applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities.

Flexible Working

Flexible working arrangements are available.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026