Learning Assistant ASN

Elovate Systems Inc.; Newtongrange; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Assistant to support children in a primary school setting. This role involves providing sensitive support to learners, leading interventions, and assisting during playground activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in child development, effective communication skills, and the ability to respond to individual needs. This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in children's lives while working within a supportive educational environment. If you're passionate about fostering growth and learning in young minds, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills are essential for effective communication.
• Experience in supporting learners and working with children is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in the classroom and during breaks.
• Lead targeted interventions and provide assistance.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Experience with Children

Education

Standard Grade General level

SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education

National Certificate in Childcare & Education

Job description

Job Description

This post is to support learners within their classroom, lead targeted intervention and provide assistance in the playground over breaks and lunchtimes.

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.

Requirements

Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Newtongrange Primary School

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 26th June 2025

Hours of Work: 27.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.20am - 3.10pm and Friday 8.20am - 12.20pm

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.

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 commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

The Individual

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.