Early Years Practitioner - Kirkliston Nursery School

Early Years Practitioner
Kirkliston Nursery School

Salary: £30,188 - £34,452 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 36 per week, 39 weeks sessional

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Kirkliston Primary School. We are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our team.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Support Assistant to work collaboratively as a member of our school team. This role is central to ensuring that the educational and wellbeing needs of pupils, particularly those with barriers to learning and Additional Support Needs are met and fully included in the life of the school. Applications from candidates with previous experience providing one- to -one pupil support and assisting in the delivery of differentiated learning activities are particularly encouraged.

At Kirkliston Primary and Nursery School, we are motivated and engaged in every experience within a purposeful, respectful and nurturing environment through high-quality leadership and management at all levels. We welcome challenge in all aspects of school life and work in partnership with parents, carers and other agencies for the benefit of all children.

Kirkliston Primary School serves the village of Kirkliston and the surrounding rural area and has a wide social mix. The school is part of the Queensferry cluster of schools. The roll is approximately 580, spread over 21 classes.

Our staff consists of Head Teacher, two Depute Head Teachers, Business Manager, two Principal Teachers, 21 class teachers, two Additional Support for Learning Teachers, A family support teacher, Specialist Teacher of PE and instructors of strings and brass. Our support staff include a School Administrator, Clerical Assistant, 2 Pupil Support Officers and 18 Pupil Support Assistants.

The nursery is an integral part of the whole school establishment which currently caters for eighty-nine 3-5year olds, nine 2year olds and has provision for 6 babies. The team is led by two Senior Early Years Officers who are supported by 6 Early Years Officers, 13 Early Years Practitioners, 4 EYAs and 2 Domestic Assistant. 

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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