Supervisory Assistant - Dining Room - MID07746

Midlothian Council; Gorebridge; On-site; GBP 2,600 - 3,400; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Supervisory Assistant for the Dining Room at Moorfoot Primary School. The role is 4 hours per week over 38 weeks, with a Monday to Thursday pattern from 12:30 to 13:30.

The post is permanent in status and falls under the Children, Young People and Partnerships directorate. The salary starts at £2,600.80 per annum, with appointment to the first point on the salary scale as per policy.

Qualifications

• Must have experience and understanding of the needs of primary age children.
• Must be able to respond to general welfare of pupils.

Skills

Experience in schools

Job description

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

Although no formal qualifications are required Jobholders must have previous experience and an understanding of the needs of primary age children and be able to respond to the general welfare of pupils.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 18th October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 27th October 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Supervisory Assistant- Dining Room

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Moorfoot Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 4 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday: 12.30-13.30

Weeks per year: 38

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 4 hours over 38 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £2,600.80 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

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.