Early Years Assistant – Corstorphine Primary School

Job Description

Early Years Assistant Corstorphine Primary School Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern: Monday to Friday shifts between 7:45am and 6pm

Corstorphine Primary School is looking for an empathetic Early Years Assistant to join our established ELC team.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work collaboratively as a member of the early years team within all council early years provision. They will assist in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children, ensuring those with additional support needs who are able to attend a mainstream provision can effectively access the curriculum. The role requires flexibility to carry out general clerical duties as and when required in support of children’s learning, and to provide support and assistance in the day to day operations of the School/Early Years Centre as directed by the Head Teacher, Head of Centre or nominated staff.

Pre Employment 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 three months or more abroad in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required and must be provided. 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.

Equality and Diversity

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 underrepresented. 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.

Interview Process

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, 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.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.