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Ref no:
479167
Published:
02/07/2026
Closes:
17/07/2026
Location:
5 Mayburn Walk, Loanhead, EH20 9HG
Rate:
£13.80 - £0 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
15 hours per week

To Assist the service Manager in providing a caring, secure environment through including physical, social and emotional care for the children within the setting. Provide individual attention and group activities for the children and support the Lead practitioner in building strong partnerships with children and their families to enable the children’s needs to be met.

Working with children with additional support needs:

Working with children who have additional needs involves providing individualised support, promoting emotional and social development, and ensuring each child can access learning in a safe, nurturing environment. The role typically includes assisting with personalised education plans, adapting activities to suit diverse abilities, and using positive behaviour strategies to help children engage meaningfully in daily routines. Strong communication with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary professionals is essential to maintain consistent support. The position requires empathy, patience, and the ability to respond calmly and creatively to a wide range of developmental, behavioural, or medical needs.

This post is required Wednesday to Friday, ASN is Friday only.