Early Years Assistant – Craigmillar Early Years Centre
Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional)Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Responsibilities:
- Assist the early years team in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children, including those with additional support needs.
- Provide general clerical support as directed by the Head Teacher or nominated staff.
- Support the day‑to‑day operations of the Early Years Centre.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme or complete an update check; provide an overseas criminal record check if a continuous period of 3 months or more abroad in the last 5 years.
- Commit to pre‑employment checks – the offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the early years team.
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 individuals, 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.
Flexibility is supported – flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed during the interview process.
Job Info
- Job Identification: 14736
- Job Category: Early Years / Pupil Support
- Posting Date: 05/22/2026, 02:43 PM
- Apply Before: 06/05/2026, 10:55 PM
- Degree Level: SCQF 6 – SVQ 3, Higher, Skills for Work Higher
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Locations: Craigmillar EYC
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Annual Working Duration: 52 Weeks
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