Job Vacancy
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated learning assistant to join our team here at Rosewell. Our school is a dynamic and inclusive community where creativity, collaboration and excellent learning thrives. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do.
KNOWLEDGE
Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support.
The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work.
To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake additional training courses e.g. first aid, calm techniques etc.
If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 3 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration.
Job Details
Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN
Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships
Location: Rosewell Primary School
Contract Status: Fixed Term until 28/06/2026
Hours of Work: 27.50 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 15:15, Friday - 08:30 - 12:30
Weeks per year: 39
Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 27.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £18,573.81 per annum.
Requirements
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@ to discuss with a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
CLOSING DATE - Monday 20th October 2025
INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 3rd November 2025
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