Experience required childcare Work, Jobs in Edinburgh (with Salaries)

Family Assistant (Childcare & Household Support)
Boutique Hotel Group —Edinburgh
- £25,420 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Hotel
- Travel
- Annual leave
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5h
Trainee Early Years Practitioner
Morningside Children's Nursery —Edinburgh
- £21,439 - £25,114 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Teaching
- Employee discount
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2d
Childcare Practitioner
KRU KLUB Out of School Hub —Edinburgh
- £12.90 - £14.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- School
- Sick pay
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1d
Assistant Manager - Residential Childcare (Full-Time) Costorphine, Edinburgh
Horizons Residential Care —Edinburgh
- £14.50 - £18.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
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4d
Development Officer (Children’s Services) - Waverley Court
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £40,501 - £47,639 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
4d
Support Workers
Capability Scotland —Edinburgh
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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10d
Early Years Practitioner
Chapter One Childcare —Midlothian
- £12.73 - £14.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Residential Childcare Worker - Edinburgh (Costorphine)
Horizons Residential Care Limited —Edinburgh
- £14.25 - £17.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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4d
Qualified Early Years Practitioner
Outdoor Nursery Edinburgh Ltd —Currie
- £13.50 - £14.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Paid training
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9d
Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Practitioner (EYOP)
Willow Den —Edinburgh
- £15.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Support Line Coordinator
Children First —Edinburgh
- £30,602 - £35,778 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Early Years Assistant - Craigentinny EYC
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,806 - £27,032 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
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Senior Early Years and Childcare Manager - Waverley Court
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £80,569 - £96,423 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
9d
Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
Busy Bees —Edinburgh
- £8.50 - £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Apprentice Childcare Practitioner
ATS Childcare —Corstorphine
- £8 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Experience working with children
- In-person
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11d
Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Support Worker (EYSW)
Willow Den —Edinburgh
- £12.80 an hour
- Serving
- Experience working with children
- Cleaning
- Annual leave
Pupil Support Assistant - Canaan Lane Primary School
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,806 - £27,032 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- School
3d
Au Pair/Nanny
Cavaliere Restaurants Ltd —Edinburgh
- From £14 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Team Leader
Capability Scotland —Edinburgh
- £16.79 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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10d
Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Practitioner (EYOP)
Willow Den Scotland —Edinburgh
- £15.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Annual leave

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Family Assistant (Childcare & Household Support)

Boutique Hotel Group -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£25,420 - £29,000 a year
5 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Practical home-based support for families
Driving Licence
Childcare homework supervision
English
Email software
Cleaning
Nannying
Paediatric First Aid Certification
Experience caring for children and young people

Full job description

Family Assistant (Childcare & Household Support)

Location: Edinburgh EH7
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Salary: £26,500 to £29,000 per year, depending on experience
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are a busy family of five with three young boys, looking for a reliable, caring, and highly organised Family Assistant to support the smooth running of our home and family life.

This is a hands-on role, primarily focused on childcare and household support. The role includes helping care for a young baby, supporting school and nursery routines, assisting with homework and activities, and keeping the home clean, tidy, and well organised.

During quieter periods, the role may also include light administrative support for our family business, mainly linked to hotel operations. This is a secondary part of the role, and no hotel experience is required.

This position would suit someone who enjoys working in a family environment, is practical and proactive, and is happy to support wherever needed.

Key ResponsibilitiesChildcare & Family Support

Provide attentive and nurturing care for a young baby
Support the daily routine of three young boys in a calm and organised manner
Assist with school and nursery drop-offs and pick-ups
Help supervise children after school and during busy family periods
Support with homework, reading, and age-appropriate learning activities
Assist with feeding, changing, dressing, and general routines
Help coordinate school, nursery, activities, and appointments
Provide occasional support during evenings or family travel, if required

Household Support

Help maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised home
Carry out general household tasks, including:
Tidying living areas and children’s spaces
Laundry and ironing
Changing bedding
Organising cupboards, wardrobes, toys, and household items
Keeping the kitchen and shared areas in good order
Prepare and organise daily essentials such as school bags, uniforms, bottles, nappies, and children’s items
Assist with errands and practical day-to-day family tasks

Light Business/Admin Support

During quieter periods, assist with simple administrative tasks such as:

Basic email and diary support
Data entry and document organisation
Assisting with bookings, records, and scheduling
Helping with supplier communication and follow-up tasks
Supporting the hotel team with simple coordination tasks when needed

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

Warm, caring, patient, and reliable
Experienced in childcare, nannying, early years, nursery work, or family support
Confident caring for babies and young children
Comfortable with a practical, hands-on role including cleaning, laundry, and household organisation
Highly organised, proactive, and able to use initiative
Good at managing routines and supporting children calmly
Trustworthy and discreet
Comfortable using email, calendars, and basic computer tools
Flexible and willing to support where needed

Essential Requirements

Full UK driving licence
Comfortable driving for school/nursery drop-offs, pick-ups, errands, and family-related tasks
Right to work in the UK
Willing to complete or provide a valid PVG check for working with children
Good spoken and written English
Able to work full-time in Edinburgh EH7

Preferred Requirements

Previous nanny, family assistant, nursery, or early years experience
Experience caring for babies or children under 1 year old
Paediatric First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one
PVG membership already in place
Access to own car preferred

Working Hours

Full-time role, typically 40 hours per week
Some flexibility may be required depending on family needs
Exact schedule to be discussed during interview

Compensation & Benefits

Salary depending on experience
Paid holidays in line with UK employment law
Pension contribution in line with UK employment law
Long-term, stable role for the right candidate
Supportive family environment

Important Note

This is a practical, hands-on family support role. It includes childcare, cleaning, laundry, household organisation, school/nursery routines, and some light admin support when time allows.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Pay: £25,420.00-£29,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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experience required childcare jobs in edinburgh

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Senior Residential Childcare Worker - Edinburgh (Costorphine)

Qualified Early Years Practitioner

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Early Years Assistant - Craigentinny EYC

Senior Early Years and Childcare Manager - Waverley Court

Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

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Bank Staff Early Years Outdoor Support Worker (EYSW)

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