Learning Assistant ASN X2 - Loanhead Primary School

Midlothian Council; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistant for Loanhead Primary School. The role involves supporting all learners to overcome obstacles to learning while promoting their development. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, experience, and a commitment to children's education.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child development.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Must be competent in literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to overcome barriers to learning.
• Respond to the needs of individual pupils.
• Assist in the classroom as needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Child Development Knowledge

Literacy and Numeracy

Education

SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education

National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education

Standard Grade General level

Job description

Location: Loanhead Primary School 34 Edgefield Road, EH20 9DY

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a capable and enthusiastic Learning Assistant with the desired personal qualities and skills to join the staff team within Loanhead Primary School. The successful candidate will be required to support all learners to overcome barriers to their learning and reach their full potential.

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

INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 24th June 2025

Requirements

Working from Home: No

Location: Loanhead Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 27.5

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