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.

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.

Salary for this post is £25,848 - £27,680 per annum, pro-rata (£14.20 per hour). Pay award from 1st July 2026 pending

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.

If you are interested in this vacancy, but would like some assistance with completing the application form, please email [email protected]

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.