Learning Assistant ASN - Bonnyrigg Primary School - MID07819

Midlothian Council; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council invites applications for Learning Assistant ASN at Bonnyrigg Primary School. The role supports pupils with additional needs, fosters inclusive learning and assists class teachers in daily activities.

The position is a fixed-term contract until 21 December 2027, 23 hours per week, Monday to Thursday across 39 weeks per year, with salary points at the first scale. PVG checks apply as part of safeguarding.

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.
• Familiar with child development and able to respond to individual pupils' needs.
• Previous experience in this field of work.
• Willing to undertake additional training courses such as first aid and calm techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for pupils in Bonnyrigg Primary School.
• Communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
• Respond to individual pupil needs and provide sensitive support.
• Complete mandatory training including safeguarding and first aid as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Pupil support

Team collaboration

Education

Standard Grade General / SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education

National Certificate in Childcare & Education

Equivalent competency

Job description

Learning Assistant ASN - Bonnyrigg Primary School - MID07819

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

CLOSING DATE – Tuesday 24th November 2026

Vacancy Information

Location: Bonnyrigg Primary School

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 21/12/2027

Hours of Work: 23 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday

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 23 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £16,082.98 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit

www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the

GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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.