Behaviour Mentor - primary schools (Permanent) in Loanhead, Midlothian

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Learning Assistant to join our Inclusion Provision, supporting primary-aged learners. Our school values - Kind, Safe and Ready to Learn - underpin all aspects of our work, and we are looking for someone who will model our values consistently.

The successful candidate will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners
• Provide calm and predictable support
• Contribute to a nurturing environment where children feel secure and able to engage in learning
• Assist in delivering individualised learning activities
• Support regulation through attuned and trauma-informed approaches
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external agencies

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to learners who benefit from connection, consistency and high-quality support. 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, is required 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 6 months of appointment.

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 spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.

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 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.