Learning Assistant ASN x2 - Saltersgate - MID

Job Vacancy

Please make sure you have all required documents and bring them to interview. You will need to bring:
Photo  – Driving licence or passport, Address  – within the last 3 months, Birth certificate/passport, Qualifications

Proof of National Insurance Number, Previous PVG disclosure

KNOWLEDGE

Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education or equivalent competency is essential, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support. The Jobholder must be familiar with child development and be able to respond to the needs of individual special need pupils.

It is essential that Jobholders have previous experience of working in this field supporting clients with special needs, administering medication and providing personal and intimate care.

It is essential that the Jobholder also has certificates in manual handling, food hygiene, body spills and basis emergency first aid. Once in post the Jobholder is required to undertake additional training courses such as Move, Calm, sing a long and on-going training provided from the Therapist for individual pupils.

CLOSING DATE
- Monday 19th October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE
- Tuesday 27th October 2026

Position Title:

Learning Assistant ASN

Directorate:
Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location:

Saltersgate

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

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

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:

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.

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

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  website.

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 r to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

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