Office Support Assistant - Lawfield Primary School - MID06841

Midlothian Council; Mayfield; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council seeks an Office Support Assistant for Lawfield Primary School, focusing on clerical tasks and supporting children. Candidates must demonstrate literacy, numeracy, and relevant software skills. The position is permanent, offers 19 hours weekly, and requires PVG membership for regulated work with children.

Qualifications

• Competent in literacy and numeracy, with relevant qualifications.
• Office experience and knowledge of modern equipment desirable.
• Ability to use word processing and standard PC software required.

Responsibilities

• Considered regulated work with children; PVG membership required.
• Support educational staff at Lawfield Primary School.
• Work pattern involves Monday, Thursday, and Friday shifts.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Keyboard skills

Clerical skills

Education

Minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes including Mathematics and English

SVQ 2 or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

PC software packages

Job description

Job Description

Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent is essential. (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 is also essential.

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

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

CLOSING DATE - Monday 16th June 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 19th June 2025

Requirements

Position Title: Office Support Assistant

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Lawfield Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours per Week: 19h

Work Pattern: Monday 8am-4:15pm, Thursday 8am-4:15pm, Friday 8am-12:15pm

Weeks per year: 39

Note: Successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale, as per Midlothian Council policy.

Based on 19 hours over 39 weeks, the minimum actual salary is £11,781.22 per annum.

Responsibilities

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 need to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before starting employment with Midlothian Council; the cost will be covered by you.

For more information on the PVG Scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

The Individual

If you have difficulty applying or accessing documents, or require reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please call 0131 271 3063 and speak to a member of the Recruitment Team, referencing the post number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation to improve service delivery. As part of this, existing employees may be offered suitable alternative employment, and internal candidates may be prioritized for certain vacancies, which could delay application outcomes. Thank you for your patience.

If you are a trainee in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person previously in care, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria.