Learning Assistant ASN x3 - Saltersgate - MID07752

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is advertising three Learning Assistant ASN posts at Saltersgate. The roles include 2x permanent and 1x fixed term until 30 November 2027, with contracted hours of 29.5h and 14.97h across a 39-week year.

Working pattern includes mid-week and Friday sessions in a school setting. PVG Scheme membership is required, and applicants may need overseas criminal record checks if they have spent time outside the UK in the last five years.

Qualifications

• This post is Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• PVG Scheme membership is required prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council.
• If you have spent more than 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years you may need an overseas criminal record check.

Job description

Job Advert

Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN x3

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Saltersgate

Contract Status: 2x Permanent & 1x Fixed Term until 30/11/2027

Hours of Work: 1x 29.5h & 1x 14.97h & 29.5h

Working Pattern: Wednesday and Thursday 8.47am - 3.13pm, Friday 8.47am - 12.08

Monday to Thursday -8.25am - 3.25pm, Friday -8.25am - 12.10.Friday: 08.50-12.25

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 29.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £21,637.00 per annum.

Based on 14.97 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £10,979.86 per annum.

Based on 29.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £21,637.01 per annum.

CLOSING DATE - Monday 19 th October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 27 th October 2026

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

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.