Empowering Learning Assistant for ASN Support (Primary)

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council seeks a Learning Assistant for King's Park Primary School to support learners across P1–P7 in a structured educational setting. The role emphasises personal development, communication with staff and pupils, and empathetic learner support.

The position is fixed term until 01 October 2027, 20 hours 40 minutes per week over 39 weeks per year. PVG membership is required, with the cost met by you. Applicants should be aware of safeguarding requirements and Millgate policies.

Qualifications

• 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 addition training courses eg 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. In order 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

Responsibilities

• Support the educational and personal development of learners.
• Contribute to delivering quality learning experiences as part of the core team.
• Assist in nurturing the potential of learners and encouraging engagement.

Skills

Basic literacy

Basic numeracy

Communication

Education

SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education

National Certificate in Childcare & Education

Job description

Midlothian Council seeks a Learning Assistant for King's Park Primary School to support learners across P1–P7 in a structured educational setting. The role emphasises personal development, communication with staff and pupils, and empathetic learner support.

The position is fixed term until 01 October 2027, 20 hours 40 minutes per week over 39 weeks per year. PVG membership is required, with the cost met by you. Applicants should be aware of safeguarding requirements and Millgate policies.