Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is for a full-time position (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £14.09 - £15.14.
This is a 39-week sessional post, meaning working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.
Days and hours of work:
Monday - Friday, working times to be confirmed.
Start date: 11th August 2025.
Job Details
To provide care and assistance to individuals and small groups of pupils with additional support needs.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these to complete the application form. Ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way
The 'East Lothian Way' reflects the values and behaviors expected of our employees. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviors. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarize yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
A good standard of general education.
Experience working with or caring for children with additional support needs.
Nursery Only:
SSSC registration is essential. If appointed and not already registered, you will need to apply 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 per the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
All preferred candidates for regulated work with these groups must become a PVG Scheme member or update their existing membership before a formal offer of employment.
Note: PVG records are regularly updated. Any relevant disclosures will be discussed and investigated before any formal offer.
Additional Note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you will need to provide an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on the website.
Additional Information
For more East Lothian Council employment info, visit the provided link.
Further details on all East Lothian Council schools can be found on their websites.
If you have difficulty applying via MyJobScotland, contact their support team.
For further vacancy info, call 01620 827868 or email recruitment@.
Please note: We do not accept CVs. All applications must be completed via the online form. For those unable to complete the form due to disability, contact us for a paper application.
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