Early Years Assistant – Fixed Term – 26/06/2026 – Stanwell Nursery School
Salary: £25,905 - £26,111 (pro rata for part time & sessional)
Hours: 25 per week, 39 weeks sessional
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team-player for our early years team within council early years provision. Responsibilities include:
* Assisting in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children, ensuring children with additional support needs can access the curriculum.
* Carrying out general clerical duties as required in support of children's learning.
* Providing support and assistance in the day‑to‑day operations of the 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 you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more abroad within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. We recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to us as an organisation.
Behaviour and assessment: We are 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 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.
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
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