At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Fox Covert Early Years Centre.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Good basic education; no formal qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 26806 - 27032 £ per year.
Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro-rata for part time & sessional)
Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional
Fox Covert Early Years is a large, busy setting, with capacity for 85 children at any one time, attending various patterns of attendance between 8am and 6pm, 52 weeks per year. We work alongside our excellent term time Forest Kindergarten team, offering a blended placement for families who choose this pattern. The Nursery is staffed with a friendly, supportive, energetic and passionate team, following a Froebelian approach. Our environments are natural, warm and welcoming, with nurturing and rich spaces, both indoors and out. We have developed a positive Growth Mindset ethos, where everyone is encouraged to be the best we can.
We are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, passionate and caring Early Years Assistant. Although no formal qualification is required, candidates should have a good basic education and be literate and numerate. Early Years Assistants must apply for registration with SSSC within three months of being offered a post and must also gain a SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 qualification within 3 years of taking up the role.
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. Where 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. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
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. 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.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.
Early Years Assistant - Fox Covert Early Years Centre - 15757_1784552244 employer: CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
The City of Edinburgh Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer flexible working options and a supportive culture that prioritises respect, integrity, and flexibility, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the heart of Edinburgh.
