Learning Support Assistants for Primary School

Learning assistants within our ASN Provisions will support pupils with complex additional support needs by working with individuals or small groups as directed by They will help pupils to access their curriculum as well as deliver activities that develop their personal and social skills e.g. by encouraging pupils to remain engaged in their learning or supporting them if they are in distress. learning assistants will also assist and supervise pupils to use assistive technology A large part of the role will be to support pupils in a variety of pupils where mobility is restricted. After appropriate training, learning assistants will also support pupils with physical and/or medical needs, e.g. the administration of 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. If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN x2 Children, Young People and Partnerships Working from Home: No Lawfield Primary School Contract Status: Permanent & Fixed Term until 29/06/2027 Monday-Thursday 8:35-15:20 Friday 8:35-12.25 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. 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. 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 recruitment@midlothian.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. 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.