Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £14.65 - £15.75
Temporary until 26 June 2026. This is a 39-week sessional post (working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days).
Days and hours of work: Monday & Tuesday, 08:45-15:20; Wednesday, 08:30-15:20; Thursday, 08:45-15:20; Friday, 08:45-12:30. Start date: to start asap.
Responsibilities
To provide care and assistance to individuals and small groups of pupils with additional support needs.
Qualifications and Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Good standard of general education.
Experience of working with or caring for children with additional support needs.
Nursery Only:
SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If appointed and not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure registration within 6 months.
PVG Membership
This post is considered a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
PVG Requirement for Applicants
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member records are updated with new vetting information. Any information disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer.
Additional Vetting
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years you will be required to present an overseas criminal record check. Details are on GOV.UK.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please visit: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
East Lothian Council Schools: Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites, can be found here: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/directories/878/schools
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868 or email recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
Please note: We do not accept CVs (electronic or by mail). All vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online application form. If you cannot complete the online form due to a disability, you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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