Learning Assistant ASN x2 - Loanhead Primary School - MID07745

Midlothian Council; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council’s Loanhead Primary School is seeking two Learning Assistants ASN to support learners in a nursery and in mainstream classes. The posts are 20 hours per week on a fixed-term contract ending 29 June 2027, with working pattern Monday to Thursday 09:00–13:30 and Friday 09:00–12:15, across 39 weeks per year.

Candidates should be kind, patient, and capable of building positive relationships, providing personalised support and engaging learning experiences to help every child reach

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 can respond to individual pupil needs.
• Previous experience in this field of work is preferred.
• Willing to undertake additional training such as first aid and calm techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in nursery and mainstream classes with encouragement and personalised assistance.
• Build positive relationships to help learners feel confident, supported and ready to learn.
• Provide engaging learning experiences that help every child achieve their potential.
• Work with nursery and school teams to monitor progress and adapt support as needed.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Education

SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education

National Certificate in Childcare & Education

Equivalent competency

Job description

Job Vacancy

We have 2 exciting posts at Loanhead Primary School.

Post 1 - 20 hours supporting learners in our nursery.

Post 2 - 20 hours supporting learners across our mainstream classes.

We are looking for a kind and caring person to join our team. The successful candidates will build positive relationships with our learners, helping them to feel confident, supported and ready to learn. The successful candidates will work alongside the nursery and school team to provide encouragement, personalised support and engaging learning experiences that help every child achieve their potential.

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 - Sunday 18 th October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 29 th October 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN x2

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Loanhead Primary School

Contract Status: Fixed term until 29/06/2027

Hours of Work: 20 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 13:30 & Friday - 09:00 - 12:15

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 20 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £13,985.19 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 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.