Early Years Assistant - Stanwell Nursery School

Early Years Assistant

Salary: £26,806 – £27,032 (pro rata for sessional)

Hours:

36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Stanwell Nursery School is seeking an enthusiastic team‑player who works collaboratively as a member of the early years team within council early years provision.

• Assist in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all children, ensuring those with additional support needs who can attend a mainstream provision can effectively access the curriculum.
• Assist and be flexible in carrying out general clerical duties as and when required in support of children’s learning.
• Support and assist 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 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 of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.
• Unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued. 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 under‑represented. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Flexible working arrangements are available.