Learning Assistant ASN (Complex Needs Provision) - Gore Glen Primary School - MID07729

Midlothian Council; Gorebridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council invites applications for a Learning Assistant ASN in a Complex Needs Provision at Gore Glen Primary School. The role is 27.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with appointment to the first point on the salary scale.

The post requires knowledge of child development and experience in this field, plus willingness to undertake necessary training. PVG checks are required. Salary starts at £19,229.65 per annum.

Qualifications

• Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy to communicate with staff and pupils.
• Familiar with child development and able to respond to individual pupils.
• Willing to undertake additional training courses such as first aid and calm techniques.
• If the post is in a Nursery Environment, must be registered with or work toward SSSC registration within 6 months.
• This post is Regulated Work with Children under PVG – check requirements and disclosures.
• If you have spent time outside the UK, overseas criminal record checks may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs and provide sensitive assistance.
• Communicate effectively with staff and pupils in a learning environment.
• Assist with activities and supervise pupils as part of a learning team.

Skills

Basic literacy

Basic numeracy

Communication with staff and pupils

Education

SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education

National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education

Equivalent competency

Job description

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

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 - Thursday 8th October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 21st October 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN - Complex Needs Provision

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Location: Gore Glen Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 27.5 hours per week

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 27.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £19,229.65 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.

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 have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email [e-mail] 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.