1. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation invites applications for the post of Learning Support Educators within the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation.

2.1 This appointment is subject to a probationary/trial period of twelve (12) months for Learning Support Educator entering the grade under the eligibility provisions of paragraph 2.2 and a probationary period of six (6) months for Learning Support Educator entering the grade under the eligibility provisions of paragraphs 2.3 and 4.1 (iii).

2.2 The salary for the post of Learning Support Educator, for those applicants in possession of a recognised full qualification (Degree) at MQF Level 6 (subject to a minimum of 180 ECTS credits, or equivalent*) in Inclusive Education or a comparable qualification, is Salary Scale 9, which in 2026 is equivalent to, €28,701.02 per annum, rising by annual increments of €447.33 up to a maximum of €31,385.00, and will further progress to Salary Scale 8, which in 2026 is, (€30,405.02 x €486.83 - €33,326.00) on completion of five (5) years service in Salary Scale 9, subject to satisfactory performance.

*A recognised comparable Bachelor’s Qualification , as applicable,  is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document). A recognised Bachelor’s qualification from the University of Malta (awarded pre-2009) with less than 180 ECTS credits is acceptable provided that it is verified by MQRIC or the University of Malta that the workload is comparable to the minimum of 180 ECTS credits. 

2.3 The salary for the post of Learning Support Educator, for those applicants in possession of a recognised full qualification (Diploma) at MQF Level 5 (subject to a minimum of 60 ECTS credits, or equivalent **) in Inclusive Education or a comparable qualification, is Salary Scale 11, which in 2026 is equivalent to, €25,435.00 per annum, rising by annual increments of €375.17 up to a maximum of €27,686.02, and will further progress to Salary Scale 10, which in 2026 is, (€27,055.98 x €407.67 - €29,502.00) on completion of five (5) years of service in Salary Scale 11, subject to satisfactory performance , and further progress to Salary Scale 9 which in 2026 is, (€28,701.02 x €447.33 - €31,385.00) upon attainment of fifteen (15) years of satisfactory service in the Learning Support Educators stream.

**A recognised qualification comparable to 60 ECTS credits, as applicable, is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document).

2.4 The salary for the post of a Learning Support Educator, for those applicants entering into the grade under the eligibility provisions of paragraphs 4.1 (iii) is Salary Scale 13, which in 2026 is equivalent to, €22,217.00 per annum, rising by annual increments of €335.50 up to a maximum of €24,230.00, and will further progress to Salary Scale 12, which in 2026 is, (€23,816.00 x €354.00 - €25,940.00) on completion of five (5) years of service in Salary Scale 13, subject to satisfactory performance, and to further progress to Salary Scale 11, which in 2026 is, (€25,435.00 x €375.17 - €27,686.02) upon attainment of ten (10) years of satisfactory service in the Learning Support Educators stream.

2.5 Regular Learning Support Educator who obtain a higher relevant qualification, shall be placed in the relevant Salary Scale in line with the qualification attained as from the date of obtaining the required qualification, given the qualification is presented within six (6) months of attainment. Should the employees delay beyond this period in presenting their qualification they shall be assimilated as from the date of presenting the qualification. For clarification and avoidance of doubt the date of the transcript of the final qualification is taken into consideration. For the sake of clarity and avoidance of doubt, years of supply shall be counted in full.

2.6 An appointee will be entitled to such other benefits and subject to such other conditions and obligations as may be stipulated in the agreement between the Government and the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) as signed on the 15th of July 2024. 

2.7 Selected candidates must be of conduct which is appropriate to the post applied for. Prior to appointment, selected candidates from outside the Public Service must produce a Certificate of Conduct issued by the Criminal Records Office or other competent authority not earlier than six (6) months from the closing date of this call for applications, which should be submitted by the selected candidate within one (1) week from the date of the notification of appointment. 

iii. in possession of a recognised full qualification (Certificate) at MQF Level 5 (subject to a minimum of 30 ECTS credits or equivalent*) or higher, in Inclusive Education, or a comparable qualification, as determined by the competent authorities.  

*A recognised qualification comparable to 30 ECTS credits, as applicable, is only accepted subject to an MQRIC formal recognition statement being submitted with the application (subject to the provisions of clause 5.4 of the General Provisions document).

Applicants engaged as Supply LSE are to apply through this call to progress to a LSE grade.