ASN Auxiliary

East Lothian Council; Wallyford; On-site

Job description

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £14.09 - £15.14

Temporary until 2nd April 2026.

This is a 39-week sessional post i.e., working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.

Days And Hours Of Work

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday, 08:30-15:25

Friday, 08:30-12:15

To start 28th April 2025.

Musselburgh Grammar School is a vibrant and ambitious secondary, serving the town of Musselburgh and the nearby village of Whitecraig. The Musselburgh community is strong, lively and loyal and our school sits proudly at the heart of it. Musselburgh is the largest town in East Lothian with easy access to the City Bypass and is only 5 miles east of Edinburgh city centre with excellent bus and train links.

We are a fully comprehensive school with approximately 800 pupils ranging in age from 12 to 18, and over 60 staff in total. Our vision is one of ambition and inspiration, and consistent with our school's motto of 'Striving for Excellence - Caring for All.' We are determined to ensure that every young person receives the very best at MGS, so we're constantly innovating and looking for new ideas to improve our young people's experience.

Our pupil-centred approach and ambition for young people is also reflected in our school values of Honesty, Determination and Respect. Continuing to improve attainment and achievement is our key objective, along with ensuring that our young people develop all the skills required for a positive and successful life after school, and we continue to record excellent exam results year on year.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurturing, organised and caring individual to join our committed and forward-thinking Pupil Support Team. If you share our high expectations for young people, and are ready to make the step in your career to be a key part of driving our school forward, we warmly welcome your application.

If you think you have what we're looking for, and want the chance to make a difference, we welcome your application. For any additional information, please contact our Business Manager, Lynn Donohoe on 0131 665 4278. Interviews will take place from 22nd April.

Job Details

To provide care and assistance to individuals and small groups of pupils with additional support needs.

Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications

Good standard of general education.

Experience of working with or caring for children with additional support needs.

Nursery Only

SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months.

PVG Membership

This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups are required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please Note

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

East Lothian Council Schools

Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/directories/878/schools

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