Learning Assistant ASN

Midlothian Council; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is recruiting for a part-time role working a pattern across 39 weeks per year. The job involves supporting pupils with special needs, administering medication and providing personal care under supervision. Applicants should have relevant childcare qualifications and certificates in manual handling and first aid.

Training will be provided for additional courses such as Move and Calm, with the successful candidate appointed at the first point on the salary scale.

Qualifications

• Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate in Childcare & Education.
• Experience supporting clients with special needs and providing personal care.
• Certificates in manual handling, food hygiene and basic first aid are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues and pupils with special needs in daily activities.
• Administer medications and provide personal and intimate care as required.
• Operate in line with health and safety policies and training (manual handling, first aid, etc.).

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Childcare experience

Manual handling

Food hygiene

First aid basics

Medication administration

Communication skills

Education

Standard Grade literacy/numeracy

SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education

National Certificate in Childcare & Education

Equivalent competency

Job description

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to discuss with 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 who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an 'import data from my CV' function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.

Please make sure you have all required documents and bring them to interview. You will need to bring:

• Photo ID - Driving licence or passport
• Address ID - within the last 3 months
• Birth certificate/passport
• Qualifications
• Proof of National Insurance Number
• Previous PVG disclosure

KNOWLEDGE

Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education or equivalent competency is essential, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support.

The Jobholder must be familiar with child development and be able to respond to the needs of individual special need pupils. It is essential that Jobholders have previous experience of working in this field supporting clients with special needs, administering medication and providing personal and intimate care.

It is essential that the Jobholder also has certificates in manual handling, food hygiene, body spills and basis emergency first aid. Once in post the Jobholder is required to undertake additional training courses such as Move, Calm, sing a long and on-going training provided from the Therapist for individual pupils.

Working Pattern

Wednesday and Thursday 8.47am - 3.13pm, Friday 8.47am - 12.08 Monday to Thursday -8.25am - 3.25pm, Friday -8.25am - 12.10.Friday: 08.50-12.25

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 29.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £21,637.00 per annum.

Based on 14.97 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £10,979.86 per annum.