Nursery Teacher Assistant

Nursery Teacher Assistant

Position
Number Of Positions: 1
Contract Type:
Fixed Term, Full Time, Term Time
Contract Details:
Temporary from 9 March until 26 June 2026
Salary: £17,718 to £20,067 per annum (dependant on skills and experience)

Working Hours:

31.25

Location:

Edinburgh
Closing Date: 6 February 2026
Department:
Early Years/Nursery
Region / Division: ESMS

Job Role:

Operational/Professional Services

The nursery at ESMS are recruiting for a Nursery Teacher Assistant to join the nursery on a full-time, temporary basis from March 2026 until 26 June 2026. The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8:15am to 3pm with 30 minutes unpaid for lunch, a paid working week of 31.25 hours.
The purpose of this role is to support the Class Teachers, Senior Lead Practitioner and Early Years Practitioners. Key duties include supporting individual and groups of children within the nursery room, supporting children with their learning and providing pastoral care to the children.
The successful candidate will be a kind, enthusiastic, and responsible individual who prioritises the interests of children and works well within a team. They will have experience working with children, possess a recognised childcare qualification, and demonstrate strong organisational skills.
To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided.

ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

• Fee remission from Nursery to S6
• Free school lunches
• Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
• Generous holiday allowance
• Generous pension
• Death in service benefit
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
• Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations
• Employee Assistance Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
• Annual professional review process
• Regular salary reviews
• Funding towards professional qualifications

We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

Any enquiries about this position should be directed to the Recruitment Team at