Early Years Assistant

Early Years Assistant - St Joseph's Primary School - 16076_1787138951

Company: The City of Edinburgh Council

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032

Hours: Full-time

Location: Edinburgh, EH11 3RQ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 20 Aug 2026

Closing date: 26 Aug 2026

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Summary

Early Years Assistant - Fixed term until 29/06/2027

St Joseph's RC Primary School

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional)

Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm

We are looking for a conscientious, committed Early Years Assistant with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. You will be working as part of our Early Learning and Childcare team. Previous experience of working in a nursery would be desirable.

At St. Joseph's RC Primary School, our aim is to provide an exciting and welcoming learning community where every child is guided and encouraged to achieve their best, fulfilling their potential in all areas of their learning.

School Motto:

Put your heart into all that you do!

Values:

• Faith


• Achievement


• Learning


• Love

Please note that these posts are currently subject to review and also have a mobility clause meaning there is a chance successful candidates could be moved to a different school in the future.

EYAs do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays; however, the total salary is paid in 12 equal monthly payments, over the year. Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part time posts.

There are also opportunities to work in a holiday hub provision during the school holidays for successful candidates looking to work during the school holidays.

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 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.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, 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.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page

Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

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.

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We are looking for a conscientious, committed Early Years Assistant with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. You will be working as part of our Early Learning and Childcare team. Previous experience of working in a nursery would be desirable.

Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional)

Hours: 30 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm, At St. Joseph's RC Primary School, our aim is to provide an exciting and welcoming learning community where every child is guided and encouraged to achieve their best, fulfilling their potential in all areas of their learning.

School Motto: Put your heart into all that you do! Values: Faith |Achievement | Learning | Love

Please note that these posts are currently subject to review and also have a mobility clause meaning there is a chance successful candidates could be moved to a different school in the future.

EYAs do not work during the 12 weeks of school holidays; however, the total salary is paid in 12 equal monthly payments, over the year. Please read the sessional working information attached to this advert. This explains how salaries are calculated for sessional (term time) and part time posts.

There are also opportunities to work in a holiday hub provision during the school holidays for successful candidates looking to work during the school holidays.

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 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.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, 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.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page

Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

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.