Early Years Assistant
Viewforth Early Years Centre
About Our Setting Viewforth Early Years Centre is a large, busy, and vibrant setting operating under the City of Edinburgh Council. We provide high-quality early learning and childcare across various patterns of attendance between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, 52 weeks per year.
We work in close partnership with our families to promote children's learning and development, actively helping to close the attainment gap and ensure equity for all. We encourage our team to strive for high standards, with robust support and excellent professional development opportunities available at all levels.
Shape the pedagogy, environment, and delivery of an established, community-focused service.
Career Growth: Access extensive continuous professional development (CPD) support with clear pathways for leadership progression.
Added Bonus: Enjoy the major convenience of free onsite parking, making your daily commute stress-free.
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.
Please read the attached Early Years Assistant job pack for further information, including experience and additional requirements. If you have any questions regarding the job role or require any other information, please contact the Nursery / Centre directly. You can search for contact details on the Council website
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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. 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. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
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.
View Early Years Assistant job pack
Early Years Assistant, Childcare in Edinburgh employer: City of Edinburgh Council
Stockbridge Primary School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where Early Years Practitioners can thrive. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on diversity, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to a nurturing atmosphere for children. Located in Edinburgh, the school promotes flexible working arrangements and values the unique perspectives of all staff members, making it a rewarding place to build a career in early years education.
