Learning Assistant ASN (Support for Learning - Nursery) - Lawfield Nursery

Midlothian Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Learning Assistant ASN for a temporary part-time position at Lawfield Nursery. The role requires basic literacy, numeracy, and an understanding of child development to assist pupils effectively. Candidates must have the relevant qualifications or be willing to pursue them upon appointment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level.
• Familiar with child development, able to respond to individual pupils' needs.
• Previous experience in a similar role required.

Responsibilities

• Support for learning in a nursery environment.
• Provide sensitive support to individual pupils.
• Undertake additional training such as first aid.

Education

SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education

National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education

Job description

Location: Lawfield Primary School 26 Lawfield Road Mayfield, EH22 5BB

Salary: £27,106 - £28,045 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 15 hours per week

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 3 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

Job Advert

Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN – Support for Learning - Nursery

Location: Lawfield Nursery

Contract Status: Fixed Term for 1 year from start date

Hours of Work: 15

Working Pattern: TBC

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 15 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £9,739.69 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

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 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 who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.