Clerical Assistant, Ogilvie School Campus, 509.72 - INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY - WEL10880

West Lothian Council current; Michigan; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ogilvie School Campus within West Lothian Council is seeking an enthusiastic Clerical Assistant. This role is open to current West Lothian Council employees and involves working 32 hours per week across 39 weeks per year in a school setting for children with diverse needs.

The position is permanent and requires compliance with PVG Scheme requirements, with the cost shared via salary deductions where applicable. Secondments should be discussed with your line manager before applying.

Job description

Clerical Assistant, Ogilvie School Campus, 509.72 - INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY - WEL10880

Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us).

Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post.

32 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Permanent

Ogilvie School Campus is a school for children with a range of additional support needs arising from complex difficulties, sensory impairments, physical disabilities and Autism spectrum disorder. The school catchment area covers the whole of West Lothian Council.

The school is currently staffed by a Head Teacher, about 20 other teaching staff, 40 Advanced Pupil Support Workers and 2 Office staff. The school roll is around 100 children.

We are supported by a team of health professionals who regularly meet with staff, children and parents. School nurse, Community pediatrician, Speech and language therapists, Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist and Children and Mental health team

There is a very positive ethos across the school, staff, parents and partners work very well together to create a whole community to provide the best possible care for our children.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Clerical Assistant to join our team.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

For further information please contact Michelle Eckford, Headteacher e-mail: