Job Description
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 recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 7th September
INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 8th September
Requirements
Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN
Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships
Working from Home: No
Location: Mount Esk Nursery
Contract Status: Fixed Term until 28.06.2026
Hours of Work: 25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 08:30 - 14:30, Friday 08:30-11:30
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 25 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £16,885.28 per annum.
Responsibilities
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 employment, with the cost met by you. For more info, visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.
Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed how PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email when your certificate is available to view. You must view and share this with your employer within 14 days; otherwise, a new application will be necessary, incurring additional costs.
The Individual
If you have difficulty applying or accessing documents, or if you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk with your post reference number.
Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation. Some existing employees will be offered suitable alternative employment in line with legal obligations. Internal candidates may be interviewed before the wider pool, which might delay application outcomes. Thank you for your patience.
If you are a trainee in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person who has been looked after, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria.
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