Job Vacancy
The advertised role of Learning Assistant ASN (perm) is to initially work as part of our team supporting children in our Complex Needs classes at Woodburn Primary School.
Woodburn Primary School and ELC serves the Woodburn area of Dalkeith. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment for all. As an inclusive school, we believe in and promote the values of respect, nurture, trust, and equality. We place our learners at the centre and strive to ensure that all children achieve their highest potential.
Knowledge
Qualifications:
1. 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.
2. Familiarity with child development and ability to respond to the needs of individual pupils.
3. Previous experience of working in this field of work.
4. Willingness to undertake additional training courses (e.g., first aid, calm techniques).
5. If the post is within a Nursery Environment, the jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment.
CLOSING DATE - Thursday 20th March 2025
INTERVIEW DATE - week beginning 24th March 2025
Job Advert
Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN
Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships
Location: Woodburn Primary School
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 27.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 15:20; Friday - 8:30 - 12:15
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 £17,856.10 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.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to 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. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or you are a care-experienced young person, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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