At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and engage with children, creating a fun and safe play environment.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Erskine Stewart Melville Junior School.
- Benefits: Enjoy free lunches, sports club access, and generous holiday leave.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive community that values kindness, confidence, and curiosity.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a passion for their development is essential.
The predicted salary is between 20982 - 22932 £ per year.
Details
- Number of Positions: 1
- Contract Type: Part Time Permanent
- Salary: £20,982 - £22,932 per annum
- Working Hours: 31.25 hours per week during term time and 26.25 hours per week during holiday periods
- Location: Edinburgh
- Closing Date: 24/07/2026
Overview
Erskine Stewart Melville are recruiting for an After School & Holiday Club Practitioner and Early Years Teaching Assistant to join the Junior School on a permanent basis from Monday 24 August 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks). The role is part‑time, working 31.25 hours per week during term time (Monday to Friday from 11.15 am to 1.15 pm as an Early Years Teaching Assistant and from 1.45 pm to 6 pm as an After School Club Practitioner) and 26.25 hours per week on a rota basis during holiday periods as a Holiday Club Practitioner.
Responsibilities
- Supervising and interacting with individuals and groups of children on a daily basis.
- Preparing and organising resources for each day’s activities to provide a play environment for the children that offers high‑quality care, relaxation and fun.
- Serving food, ensuring hygiene and dietary requirements are considered and getting to know the children to ensure their lunch is a happy, healthy and safe experience for all.
Qualifications
Desired qualifications include NC Early Education and Childcare, SVQ3 (Level 6) Children and Young People or Playwork, or HNC in Early Education and Childcare. Relevant experience working with children, with a kind and enthusiastic attitude, putting children's interests first.
Safeguarding and Working with Children
ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Employment Eligibility
ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants cannot be sponsored and must demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Benefits
- Fee remission from Nursery to S6
- Free school lunches
- Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
- 25 days annual holiday leave plus 10 days statutory holiday at Christmas and Easter, when the schools are closed
- Paid moving house day
- Employer pension contributions of up to 8%
- Death in service benefit
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
- Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations
- Employee Assistance Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
- Annual professional review process
- Regular salary reviews
- Funding towards professional qualifications
Values
We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role‑modeling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.
AFTER SCHOOL AND HOLIDAY CLUB PRACTITIONER AND EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANT employer: ESMS: Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
ESMS: Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. Located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, the school provides unique benefits such as fee remission for staff children, free lunches, and generous pension contributions, making it an attractive place for HR professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in education.
Contact Details:
ESMS: Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools Recruitment Team
