Clerical Assistant, Cedarbank School, 496.16 - WEL09527

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Livingston is seeking an enthusiastic Clerical Assistant to support the team at Cedarbank School, which caters to children and young people with additional learning needs. The role requires SSSC registration and a PVG check for working with vulnerable groups. This position is fixed term until April 2026, with 30 hours of work per week across 39 weeks a year.

Qualifications

• Position requires registration with the SSSC within six months of commencement.
• Must undergo a PVG Scheme update check or join the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Assist the support team in Cedarbank School.

Job description

Overview

30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, fixed term until 13 April 2026

The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 19/09/25. West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

About the School

Cedarbank School is a school which provides children and young people who have additional learning and care needs an opportunity to access high quality learning and teaching. The curriculum is designed and adapted to meet the diverse needs of the individual learners. The school has both a primary and a secondary department.

The school roll comprised of up to 110 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 2 Principal Teachers, 18 members of the teaching staff and a team of 24 pupil support workers.

Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Clerical Assistant to join the support team in the school.

Requirements / Qualifications

• This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account.
• This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

How to apply / Contact

For further information please contact Fraser Thomson, Area Business Support Manager e-mail: [e-mail]