Job Vacancy An outreach peripatetic role supporting pupils within Midlothian schools under the direction and supervision of class teachers and EAL teachers.
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 6 months of appointment. To register, you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognized by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com .
CLOSING DATE : Thursday 14th August 2025
INTERVIEW DATE : week commencing 25th August 2025
Job Details Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN
Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships
Location: Cuiken Primary School
Contract Status: Fixed term for 2 years until 29/06/2027
Hours of Work: 27.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mon-Thurs: 8.40-3.20, Fri: 8.40-12.30
Weeks per year: 39
Note: Successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The minimum actual salary for this position is £17,856.10 per annum based on 27.5 hours over 39 weeks per year.
Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. 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, which must be obtained prior to employment. The cost will be borne by the applicant. For more information, visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk .
Note: Disclosure Scotland has updated the PVG certificate process. You will be notified by email when your certificate is available. You must view and share this with your employer within 14 days of viewing; otherwise, a new application and cost will be necessary.
Additional Information If you have difficulty applying, require reasonable adjustments, or have a disability, please call 0131 271 3063, referencing the post number.
Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation, and some internal candidates may be prioritized for interviews. Internal candidates may experience longer application processing times.
If you are a trainee in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person who was previously looked after, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria.
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