Early Years Assistant
Broughton Primary School
Salaries: £26,806 – £27,032 per annum.
Hours: 36 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. Monday to Friday; shifts between 8 am and 6 pm (availability on request).
About the Nursery
Broughton Nursery offers early learning and childcare for children aged 3 to 5 years across two sites – one at Broughton Primary School and one at Drummond Community High School. Current capacity is up to 50 children at Broughton and 15 at Drummond. A new purpose‑built centre will open soon, providing space for up to 120 children.
Role Overview
You will join a dynamic nursery team as a part‑time Early Years Assistant, working alongside permanent and term‑time staff to deliver a warm, literacy‑ and numeracy‑rich, nurturing environment where children learn and grow through play.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality early education and childcare for children aged 3‑5.
- Support teachers in planning and implementing daily learning activities.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support every child’s holistic development.
- Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Passion for early childhood education and experience working with children aged 3‑5.
- Commitment to the PVG Scheme with an active check, or willingness to undergo an update.
- Overseas Criminal Record Check required if a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last five years.
- Flexible shift availability between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday.
Compliance
This is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. All applicants must provide a satisfactory PVG check and, where required, an overseas criminal record check before employment can commence.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from women, people of minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced applicants, carers, and LGBT+ people. All applicants will be considered fairly on the basis of skills and experience; disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
More Information
For further information about the role or the school, visit https://broughtonprimary.org. To apply or inquire, contact the nursery at nurseryadmin@broughton-pri.edin.sch.uk.
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