At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunch and provide care in After School and Holiday Club.
- Company: Join a nurturing environment at Erskine Stewart Melville Junior School.
- Benefits: Enjoy free lunches, sports club access, and generous holiday leave.
- Other info: Embrace values of kindness, confidence, and community in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children; qualifications in Early Education are a plus.
Erskine Stewart Melville are currently 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.
The salary for unqualified After School & Holiday Club Practitioners/Early Years Teaching Assistant is £20,982 per annum which is point 1 on the ESMS e‑Plus RLW salary scale. Qualified After School & Holiday Club Practitioners/Early Years Teaching Assistant will be paid on the ESMS e‑Plus Scale point 13‑16 which is £21,450 to £22,932 per annum. The role is based at the Junior School at our Ravelston Dykes site.
The purpose of the role is to support in the serving of lunches and then provide care for children who attend our After School and Holiday Club provision and will include such duties as:
- 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 which provides 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.
The successful candidate must have experience of working with children and be a kind and enthusiastic person who puts the interests of the children first. NC Early Education and Childcare, SVQ3 (Level 6) Children and Young People or Playwork, or HNC in Early Education and Childcare is desirable.
ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Employees get access to a range of benefits including:
- 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%
- 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
We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community. 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.
The closing date for this role is Friday 24 July at 12 noon. We anticipate interviews will be held on Monday 3 August.
After School and Holiday Club Practitioner and Early Years Teaching Assistant employer: George Watson'S College
St Margaret’s School for Girls is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. With benefits such as a generous pension scheme, fee remission for staff dependents, and access to an Employee Assistance programme, employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Aberdeen, the school fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises ambition and progression, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
