Overview
Do you have experience in a supportive role in an education or community setting?
Do you have experience of working with children and families?
We are looking for a Support Worker to join our organisation as part of the dynamic team in Big Noise Wester Hailes, delivering a visionary, socially driven children’s orchestra centre. Big Noise Wester Hailes runs an after-school programme 4 days a week during term time and a holiday school 4 days a week during the Easter, summer and October holidays. The principal duties of a Support Worker at Big Noise Wester Hailes are to support Big Noise musicians as they deliver the after-school programme; participating in sessions, modelling engagement and attention for the children whilst building strong relationships with the children and families to assist them in maximising their potential.
Responsibilities
- Support Big Noise musicians as they deliver the after-school programme.
- Participate in sessions, model engagement and attention for the children.
- Build strong relationships with children and families to assist them in maximising their potential.
- Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment during programme sessions.
Employment Details
This is a permanent post, working 7.5 hours per week during school term time only (40 weeks of the year) with hours worked across a combination of Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The exact working pattern will be agreed with the appointed candidate.
Equal Opportunity and Eligibility
We believe our people should represent the communities we work with. That’s why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
We also welcome applications from all nationalities; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles, so before you apply for this post please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. For more details on eligibility to work in the UK, please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
How to Apply
For further details please visit our website https://makeabignoise.org.uk/work-with-us where you can view the full job/person specification and complete our online application form (no CVs please). For any additional information please e-mail recruitment@sistemascotland.org.uk or telephone 01786 236914.
If you are interested in this vacancy, but would like some assistance with completing the application form, please email recruitment@sistemascotland.org.uk
Closing and Interview Dates
Closing date for all applications is Monday 29th June 2026 at 10am.
Interviews will take place in Wester Hailes (Edinburgh) on Tuesday, 7th July 2026.
Compliance
All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check.
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