Early Years Assistant - Craigentinny EYC

Early Years AssistantCraigentinny ELCSalary: £26,806 - £27,032Hours: 36 per weekPlease join us in providing excellent Early Learning and Childcare at our purpose built nursery in Craigentinny.Our values are 'Respectful, Knowledgeable, and Working Together,' and our vision is to be a place where our families can join us around a bowl of homemade soup and listen to children's voices.We are looking for staff who bring their own ideas with them to share, and who look forward to hearing about our ideas in return.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 Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh CouncilOur salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.Happy to talk flexible working.Follow us on X at @edincounciljobsView