Peripatetic Learning Assistant ASN x12 - Permanent to the Authority - MID06869

Learning Assistants within our ASN Provisions will support pupils with complex additional support needs by working with individuals or small groups as directed by the class teacher. 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. Our learning assistants will also assist and supervise pupils to use assistive technology where required. A large part of the role will be to support pupils in a variety of personal tasks and provide direct physical assistance, e.g. moving and positioning 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 medication as well as any other appropriate duties assigned by the class teacher or Head Teacher.

These positions will be permanent to the authority. We initially have positions (27.5 hours) to work within our ASN provisions in the following schools:

• Cuiken Primary School
• Woodburn Primary School
• Lasswade High School
• Newbattle High School
• Penicuik High School
• Easthouses Primary 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 additional training courses, e.g. 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 3 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 22nd June

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 23rd June

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

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 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.

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.