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Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We work with children aged 5 to 18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, referred by local authorities throughout Scotland.

We are currently seeking a Social Educator to join our Education Team on a full-time, ongoing employment basis to work within a classroom setting supporting a class group in the formal education setting providing learning support, promoting engagement within the classroom and other learning environments.

The post holder will be able to plan and offer therapeutic experiences to them and small groups across the education and care setting, providing a strong link to the children’s cottages and building relationships with parents, carers and families. Experiences of supporting children with Additional Support Needs would be beneficial.

Social Educators are required to work 35 hours per week. This position is on a 52-week contract and the 7 weeks holiday are mostly to be taken within the school holidays.

The salary for the post ranges from £27,746 and £30,287* (* subject to a 2025/2026 pay award) and is dependent on qualifications.

The successful applicant will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a practitioner on the register for children and young people workforce in residential child care services. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.

We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance, staff development and security. Benefits include:

1. On-site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy
2. Free gym membership and cycle to work scheme
3. Access to a wellbeing app and counselling
4. Access to discounts on shopping and events.

All staff receive a comprehensive induction package, and access to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us.

More information on the benefits of working at Harmeny, plus a fuller job description and person specification can be found at www.harmeny.org.uk/jobs. Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Linda Burke, Education Manager (Pupil Support) on 0131 449 3938.

To apply, please complete the application form via our recruitment section at www.harmeny.org.uk/jobs or by telephone on 0131 4493938.