Office Support Assistant - Paradykes Primary School

Job Vacancy

We are looking for a positive, approachable person to be the face of Paradykes in our school office. As a school, we are committed to building strong, nurturing relationships with all in our community. The office is the first port of call to staff and children within the school and visitors to the building, and we want our nurturing ethos to be reflected in every interaction. The ability to be calm and empathetic is vital.

The office is the busy hub and heart of our school and the ability to work within this environment, to prioritise tasks through the day, and to meet deadlines is vital. Working as part of a team, whether that is with our experienced office administrator, our Senior Leadership Team or our Parent Council, should be a key strength of any applicant.

As well as being a personable individual, the role of Office Support Assistant should be confident in ICT skills and have impeccable organisational abilities. ICT tasks will include, but not be limited to; writing emails and letters, creating and updating spreadsheets and enrolling pupils in both school and nursery. Applicants should ideally be familiar with SEEMiS and NAMS computer systems.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

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. 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.

 

CLOSING DATE - Thursday 21st November

INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 4th December

Job Advert

Position Title: Office Support Assistant

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Working from Home: No

Location: Paradykes Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 31 hours and 15 minutes per week

Working Pattern: Mon-Thurs 0830-1545 and Fri 0830-1245

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 31.25 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £19,377.01 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 you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.