Learning Assistant ASN – Hawthornden Primary School – MID05925

Job title:

Learning Assistant ASN – Hawthornden Primary School – MID05925

Company

Midlothian Council

Job description

Job Advert

Hawthornden Primary is a large, modern, non-denominational school, situated in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. We are recruiting for a Learning Assistant to support pupils in our newly appointed provision, The Orchard. The successful candidate will work with children with a range of needs including complex, social, emotional, behavioural and educational.

Hawthornden Primary School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment for all. We strive to equip our children with the necessary skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work in the 21st Century. We believe in and promote the values of positivity, respect, inclusion, determination and empathy. We place our learners at the centre and strive to ensure that all children achieve their highest potential.

The children in Hawthornden Primary deserve excellent staff to support their learning, staff who are forward thinking and aspirational for each and every child. The children we support may have identified Additional Support Needs and some require support with learning communication, personal care and behaviour. This is a rewarding position for people with a desire to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Applications for this post are invited from enthusiastic professionals who have the vision and energy to promote the high standards of the school.

KNOWLEDGE

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, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support.

The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work.

To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 11th February 2024

INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning: 26th February 2024

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Location: Hawthornden Primary School (The Orchard Provision)

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 27.5

Working Pattern: 8:45-15:15 (30 min break) Mon- Thurs, 8:45-12:15 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 you working 27.5 hours over 39 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £17,027.02 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

Additional Information

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 [email protected] to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

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.

Expected salary

£25847 – 26787 per year

Location

Bonnyrigg, Midlothian

Job date

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:26:27 GMT

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