Clerical Assistant, Dedridge Primary School, 496.70 - WEL09582

West Lothian Council current; Livingston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Clerical Assistant for Dedridge Primary School. The role involves supporting the school office and various activities, contributing to a positive learning environment. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within the school community. This fixed-term position offers 18 hours per week until 13 April 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience with children or in an educational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the school office operations.
• Assist across various school activities.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Job description

Overview

18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed term until 13 April 2026

West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response.

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 Council and School

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our learning community within Dedridge Primary School as a clerical assistant in the school office and supporting across the school. Dedridge Primary is a non-denominational school, serving part of the community of Dedridge in West Lothian. The school is situated in an area of multiple deprivations.

The school roll is 133 across 6 mainstream classes and 4 Enhanced Resource Base classes for children with significant additional support needs. The staff consists of the Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and Principal Teacher. There is an additional Principal Teacher with line management responsibility for PEF interventions. There are 3 pupil support workers who support learners across the mainstream classes and 9 advanced pupil support workers who support the children in the ERB classes.

Staff demonstrate strong collegiality and teamwork and this maintains the positive climate for learning in the school. A strength of the school is strong partnerships working with partners including parents and the wider community, which is having a positive influence of the lives of children and their families. All children are nurtured and valued. Dedridge Primary School continues to ensure a progressive, cohesive programme of work in all curriculum areas to challenge learning and ensure all children are reaching their full potential.

Safeguarding and PVG

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

Enquiries

For further information please contact Yvonne Ferguson, Headteacher e-mail: [e-mail]