Office Support Assistant - Beeslack Annex - MID06798

Midlothian Council; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Office Support Assistant to join their team at Beeslack Annex. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant educational environment. The role involves providing essential administrative support and ensuring smooth operations within the office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills, along with practical experience in using standard office software. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing the learning experience for students. If you are passionate about supporting educational initiatives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Competency in literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Experience in an office environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in a school environment.
• Assist with clerical tasks and maintain office equipment.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Word processing

Clerical skills

Office equipment knowledge

Education

Minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes

SVQ 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as aminimum of three standard gradeslevel 3 passesor above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent. SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages.

Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office equipment would be desirable.

The Beeslack Community High Annex houses 2 provisions for Midlothian Council. These are a social and complex needs provision and a complex needs provision. The highly skilled staff team includes teachers, youth workers and learning assistants.

We offer pupils a range of opportunities to develop their skills for learning, life and work both through the curriculum and our extensive range of extra-curricular activities.

We are an inclusive school that values all of its pupil's contributions. Particular strengths of the school are the relationships between pupils, parents and staff and the attainment and achievements of our young people. Feedback from parents, partners and visitors to the school comment positively about our school ethos.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25th May 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - week beginning 2nd June 2025

Job Advert

Position Title: Office Support Assistant

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Working from Home: No

Location: Beeslack Annex

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 11

Working Pattern: Thursday 08:15 - 15:30 Friday 08:00 - 12:00

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 11 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £6,820.71 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.