Assistant teacher Work, Jobs in Edinburgh, Edh (with Salaries)

Early Years Assistant (fixed-term contract)
School Talent —Edinburgh
- £14.12 an hour
- Childcare
- English
- Maths
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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4d
Pupil Support Assistant Level 2
Fife Council —Fife
- £26,786.83 - £29,170.80 a year
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- Employee discount
9d
Early Years Assistant -Maybury Primary School
City of Edinburgh Council —Edinburgh
- £26,806 - £27,032 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Experience working with children
- School
3d
Pupil Support Assistant Level 3
Fife Council —Glenrothes
- £31,761.26 - £34,914.86 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- Computer skills
- Employee discount
12d
Support For Learning Assistant (Advanced)
Falkirk Council —Falkirk
- £27,761 - £29,246 a year
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
8d
Early Years Practitioner
School Talent —Edinburgh
- £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Class Teacher ASN - Burnbrae Primary School
Midlothian Council —Bonnyrigg
- £36,159 - £54,453 a year
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- School
- Teaching
1d
Pupil Support Worker, Simpson Primary School, 507.87
West Lothian Council —Bathgate
- £26,785 - £27,235 a year
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- School
2d
22 Hour Temporary Part-time Swimming Instructors (FSLT00864)
Fife Sports and Leisure Trust —Kirkcaldy
- £31,761 - £34,914 a year
- Temporary
- First Aid Certification
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
12d

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Pupil Support Assistant Level 2
Fife Council —Fife
You must have the ability to register with SSSC within 6 months of taking up employment in this role (Early Learning Centres/Primary and Special schools only)…
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Senior Business Support Assistant - Ross High School
East Lothian Council —Tranent
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Early Years Assistant (fixed-term contract)

School Talent -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£14.12 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Car scheme

Qualifications

SVQ
Childcare
Early Years pupil support
SSSC
English
Maths
Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Laundry
Organisational skills
Cleaning
EYPS
National 5
Child safeguarding
Communication skills

Full job description

Package Description

The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members.

Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged.

Our reward package includes:

Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
Access to onsite gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailers
Fee discount
A three course lunch is provided during term time

The Role

We are seeking a kind, caring, and suitably qualified Early Years Assistant to join the Nursery team at The Edinburgh Academy Junior School and Nursery. This role is available from 5th October 2026,and upon confirmation of PVG Scheme membership, and is fixed-term until 19th August 2027.

During term time, you will support the day-to-day operations of the Nursery, working closely with colleagues to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. During school holidays, you will work with our Wraparound Care Holiday Club team, helping to deliver engaging activities and ensuring a high standard of care for our children.

This is a full-year position (not term-time only), working 12.75 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday. The hours of attendance are 09:00–13:30 during term-time and 08:00-12:30 during the holidays, with a 15-minute unpaid break each day. Annual leave will be agreed in advance with the Head of Nursery and the Wraparound Care Centre Manager. Additional hours may be available within the Wraparound Care Team and as part of the Holiday Care provision.

We will review applications and hold interviews as they are received and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Interviews will take place on Monday 7 September 2026 at the Junior School.

Main Responsibilities

The following makes up the key elements of the job, but this is not an exhaustive list of all tasks:

Under the direction and supervision of teaching or nominated staff, support children from age 2-5 years throughout the learning environment
Through organised activities, provide support, assistance and encouragement to help each individual child achieve the best learning and development outcomes possible
Provide support to teachers, EYPs and children in all learning environments e.g. supporting all aspects of early learning and development including early language, mathematics, health and wellbeing, snack and lunch routines and other general early years activities
Assist children at snack and lunch service and take responsibility for ensuring individual dietary requirements are strictly adhered to
Assist with preparation and tidying of resources
Support children to build independence skills and assist children with personal care needs, e.g. toileting, nappy changing, dressing, changing clothes
Assist in implementing the Nursery’s positive behaviour policy
Work as part of the school/early years setting staff team, ensuring the ongoing health, safety and welfare of the children including bringing any matters concerning child protection to the attention of the relevant staff member in accordance with the school’s policy and procedures
Complete administrative elements of child welfare requirements e.g. routine documentation and information dispersal
Provide comfort and care for minor accidents, upsets or ailments e.g. cuts and bruises, and report as necessary
Participate in appropriate professional staff development opportunities, Inservice days and refresher training as deemed appropriate
Set up play equipment in playrooms and outside areas
As required, clear and clean rooms and resources with other Nursery staff
Supervise and support children within outdoors early years spaces in all weathers
Take shared responsibility for the weekly laundry within the Nursery

The Ideal Candidate

Will be registered, or eligible to be registered, with SSSC or equivalent, and hold an SVQ Level 2 Qualification or will work towards gaining one within 3 years
Will have a good standard of Maths and English to SQA National 5 Level or equivalent, or previous relevant experience
Will have good communication skills, both verbal and written
Will have good planning and organisational skills
Will have excellent interpersonal and team working skills
Will have experience of working with young children

About the school/organisation

The Edinburgh Academy is a fully co-educational school. The School consists of a Senior School, Junior School and a Nursery Department. The School is a member of HMC. The Edinburgh Academy moved to full co-education across the whole school in 2008. The Junior and Senior Schools are on separate sites, both of which have spacious grounds and sports facilities including extensive playing fields, an all-weather sports area, and a large Sports Hall and Centre.

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