Learning Assistant ASN

Overview

Job Vacancy. This post will initially be based in Skye class, our class for children requiring intensive support to take part in their school day.

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 needs pupils.

It is essential that the jobholder has previous experience 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 basic emergency first aid. Once in post the jobholder is required to undertake additional training courses such as Move, Calm, sing a long and ongoing training provided from the Therapist for individual pupils.

Closing date:
Sunday 8 February 2026. Interview date:
Thursday 12 February 2026.

Position Title:

Learning Assistant ASN
Directorate:
Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location:

Saltersgate
Contract Status:
Permanent

Hours:

29.5 hours per week
Working Pattern:
Monday to Thursday, 08:25-15:25 and Friday, 08:25-12:10
Weeks per year: 39
Salary:
Based on 29.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary is £20,906.93 per annum.

Note:

Midlothian Council appoints to the first point on the salary scale.

Requirements:
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. 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 will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit  Disclosure Scotland has changed how PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland when your certificate is available to view. Once viewed, you may share it with your employer; it is only available for 14 days from the first day you view it.

If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council before access is removed, a further application will incur an additional cost.

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 the Recruitment Team with the post reference number. Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation, and there may be a longer delay in application outcomes as internal candidates may be interviewed before the wider pool. Thank you for your patience.

Trainees of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, individuals with a disability, or care-experienced young people who have previously been looked after, are eligible for a guaranteed interview if they meet the essential criteria for the post.