At a Glance
- Tasks: Support early years education and create a nurturing environment for children.
- Company: Hailesland Early Years Centre, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on young lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Required qualifications and experience in early years education.
The predicted salary is between 26806 - 27032 £ per year.
Early Years Assistant – fixed term until 29/06/2027
Hailesland Early Years Centre
Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro‑rated for part‑time and sessional)
Hours: 20 per week, 39 weeks sessional
You must ensure that you have the required qualification(s) and experience for the post before you apply; please refer to the attached documentation for requirements, or we will be unable to consider your application.
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. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both 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 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.
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.
