Learning Assistant ASN - Saltersgate - MID07579

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.
• The Jobholder must be familiar with child development and be able to respond to the needs of individual special need pupils.
• Previous experience of working in this field supporting clients with special needs, administering medication and providing personal and intimate care is essential.
• Certificates in manual handling, food hygiene, body spills and basic emergency first aid are required.
• 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.

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.

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 to discuss with 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.
• Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool.
• 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.