At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's snack and lunchtime experiences in a vibrant nursery environment.
- Company: Canal View Primary School, dedicated to community and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to creating a great workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's daily experiences while gaining valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Motivated individuals; food hygiene certificate is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 26205 - 26525 £ per year.
Early Years Domestic Support – fixed term until 29/06/2027
Salary: £26,205-£26,525 (pro rata for part-time and sessional)
Hours: 16 per week, 38 weeks sessional
We are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual to join our Nursery Team in the support of children's snack and lunchtime experiences. Duties include:
- Setting the tables
- Temperature checking and serving food
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen
- Clearing, cleaning and sweeping up the dining areas
- Laundry duties
- Washing all associated crockery and cutlery
Elementary Food Hygiene certificate is desirable but not essential as training can be given.
The hours are 16 hours per week, Mondays to Thursdays 9.30am to 1.30pm.
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. You will be required to 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.
We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.
As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.
To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Early Years Domestic Support - Canal View Primary School in Edinburgh employer: The City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the community. As a Breakfast Club Assistant at St Catherine's RC Primary School, you will enjoy flexible hours, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities for personal growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young pupils in a vibrant city.
Contact Details:
The City of Edinburgh Council Recruitment Team
