Hawthorn Family Learning Centre inMayfield inMayfield PUBLISHED
THU 26 DEC 2024
Elovate Systems Inc. rJOhcOmJ
Meaningful Impact, The role allows staff to have a direct positive influence on the development and learning of children, aiding their growth and well-being.
Job Security, This is a permanent position within Midlothian Council, providing job stability and financial security.
Professional Development, Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development tailored to individual child needs, enhancing skills and knowledge.
Collaborative Environment, Work alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive atmosphere focused on the care and education of children.
Diversity of Experience, Exposure to various training programs and experiences dealing with different needs (e.g., behaviour management, communication problems), enriching personal and professional growth.
Community Contribution, Being part of a council initiative aimed at improving service delivery in Midlothian, contributing to the community's overall well-being.
Elovate Systems Inc. is seeking two Learning Assistants for Additional Support Needs (ASN) at the Hawthorn Family Learning Centre in Mayfield, part of Midlothian Council. This permanent position requires candidates to possess basic literacy and numeracy skills, along with qualifications in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent competencies. Applicants must have knowledge of child development, early years practices, and relevant educational frameworks, such as Curriculum for Excellence and GIRFEC. Additional requirements include an up-to-date first aid and food hygiene certificate, or the commitment to obtain these within six months of employment.
The working hours for this role are 28 hours per week, with a salary starting at £22,120.15 per annum. The position is subject to PVG Scheme membership, ensuring compliance with child protection regulations. Successful candidates will be required to participate in ongoing professional development and training tailored to the needs of individual children. Applications must be submitted by January 20, 2025, with interviews scheduled for the following week. Midlothian Council is committed to providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities, care-experienced backgrounds, or those transitioning from training programs.
The working hours for this role are 28 hours per week, with a salary starting at £22,120.15 per annum. The position is subject to PVG Scheme membership, ensuring compliance with child protection regulations. Successful candidates will be required to participate in ongoing professional development and training tailored to the needs of individual children. Applications must be submitted by January 20, 2025, with interviews scheduled for the following week. Midlothian Council is committed to providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities, care-experienced backgrounds, or those transitioning from training programs.
Job Vacancy
This post is permanent to Midlothian Council and will be based at Hawthorn Family Learning Centre for the first 12 months.
KNOWLEDGE
It is essential to have basic literacy and numeracy skills 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 sensitively to the needs of individual children.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of early years practice, local and national policy, research, legislation and documentation.
The post holder must have a very good understanding of Curriculum for Excellence Early Level, Pre- Birth to Three Positive Outcomes for Scotland's Children and Families, Realising the Ambition, HGIOELC and GIRFEC and Care Inspectorate standards and requirements.
The post holder requires an up to date first aid and food hygiene certificate, or be committed to achieving this within 6 months in post.
Once in post the Post holders are required to keep up to date with new guidelines and legislation.
Post holders attend a variety of courses depending on the individual needs of a child e.g. epilepsy training; gastric feeding; baby & toddler first aid training, behaviour management; training for communication problems such as signing; Hannan language programme and 'picture exchange'.
The Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 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.jobsincare.com/job/jblihddF DATE - Monday 20th January 2025
INTERVIEW DATE - Week commencing 27 th January 2025
Job Advert
Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN x2
Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships
Location: Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
Contract Status: Permanent to Authority - first 12 months at Hawthorn
Hours of Work: 28 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm, Friday 8am - 12pm
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 28 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £22,120.15 per annum.
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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jblihddF 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 call 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 you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
This post is permanent to Midlothian Council and will be based at Hawthorn Family Learning Centre for the first 12 months.
KNOWLEDGE
It is essential to have basic literacy and numeracy skills 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 sensitively to the needs of individual children.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of early years practice, local and national policy, research, legislation and documentation.
The post holder must have a very good understanding of Curriculum for Excellence Early Level, Pre- Birth to Three Positive Outcomes for Scotland's Children and Families, Realising the Ambition, HGIOELC and GIRFEC and Care Inspectorate standards and requirements.
The post holder requires an up to date first aid and food hygiene certificate, or be committed to achieving this within 6 months in post.
Once in post the Post holders are required to keep up to date with new guidelines and legislation.
Post holders attend a variety of courses depending on the individual needs of a child e.g. epilepsy training; gastric feeding; baby & toddler first aid training, behaviour management; training for communication problems such as signing; Hannan language programme and 'picture exchange'.
The Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 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.jobsincare.com/job/jblihddF DATE - Monday 20th January 2025
INTERVIEW DATE - Week commencing 27 th January 2025
Job Advert
Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN x2
Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships
Location: Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
Contract Status: Permanent to Authority - first 12 months at Hawthorn
Hours of Work: 28 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm, Friday 8am - 12pm
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 28 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £22,120.15 per annum.
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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jblihddF 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 call 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 you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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