Student Support & Learning Assistant (School-Based)

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is advertising a Learning Assistant ASN at St David’s High School. The role supports pupils with ASN in a school setting, focusing on basic literacy and numeracy and responding to individual needs. Training, including first aid and calm techniques, will be provided.

PVG registration may be required depending on role specifics. The post is a fixed-term contract at 27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks, with a minimum annual salary stated for the post.

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 able to respond to the needs of individual pupils.
• Experience in this field of work is desirable.
• Willing to undertake additional training courses (e.g., first aid, calm techniques).

Responsibilities

• Provide sensitive support to pupils and communicate effectively with staff and pupils.
• Respond to individual pupil needs and assist in their learning.
• Attend training courses as required (e.g., first aid, calm techniques).

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Job description

Midlothian Council is advertising a Learning Assistant ASN at St David’s High School. The role supports pupils with ASN in a school setting, focusing on basic literacy and numeracy and responding to individual needs. Training, including first aid and calm techniques, will be provided.

PVG registration may be required depending on role specifics. The post is a fixed-term contract at 27.5 hours per week over 39 weeks, with a minimum annual salary stated for the post.