Early Years Assistant - fixed term until 31/10/2025
Corstorphine Primary School
To work collaboratively as a member of the early years team within all council early years provision. Assisting in meeting the educational, care, and welfare needs of all children, ensuring those with additional support needs who are able to attend mainstream provision can effectively access the curriculum. To be flexible and assist in carrying out general clerical duties as required in support of children's learning. 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.
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. If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required, and you will need to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the satisfactory outcome of these pre-employment checks.
We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, included, and able to perform at their best. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds.
As part of our efforts to improve our organisational culture and create a great workplace for the people of Edinburgh, we aim to bring in the best candidates, not only based on skills and experience but also on their approach to work.
To support this, we are shifting from a traditional competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) assessment. This new approach will help us evaluate how you think and how you embody Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility in your work.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary, with annual increases until it reaches the top of the range.
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