At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development in a vibrant early years setting.
- Company: Granton Early Years Centre, dedicated to promoting equity and growth for all children.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to high standards and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Good basic education; no formal qualifications required initially.
The predicted salary is between 26806 - 27032 £ per year.
Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro‑rate for part‑time)
Hours: up to 20 per week, 52 weeks per year
Granton Early Years is a large, busy setting with a capacity for 64 children at any one time. Children attend various patterns of attendance between 8am and 6pm, 52 weeks per year. Working in partnership with families, we promote children’s learning and development, help close the attainment gap and ensure equity for all. As we continue to develop our service, our setting offers a natural environment with outdoor spaces that back onto the local Community Garden, with the Community Centre situated next door. We encourage our team to strive for high standards with support and development opportunities available at all levels.
Post Details
- Post 1: 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.30am – 1.30pm (4 hours each day)
- Post 2: 16 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 10.30am – 2.30pm (4 hours each day)
Please note clearly on your application which position you are interested in (1, 2 or both).
Responsibilities
- Support children in learning and development; promote children’s learning, help close the attainment gap and ensure equity for all.
- Support children to be confident, capable individuals and help them achieve their full potential.
- Contribute to the ethos and values of the setting through good communication and professional discussion, using training and knowledge to demonstrate enthusiasm for Early Years.
- Apply for registration with SSSC within three months of being offered a post and gain a SVQ2/SCQF Level 6 qualification within 3 years of taking up the role.
Qualifications
- Good basic education; literate and numerate. No formal qualification is required initially.
Commitment to Equality
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 under‑represented. 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.
Regulation and Checks
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 Records Check will be required. Must 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.
Interview Process
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work for the people of Edinburgh, we will assess how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working during the interview process.
Contact and Further Information
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 additional information, please contact the Nursery / Centre directly. You can search for contact details on the Council website here. Happy to talk flexible working. Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
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