Vacancy Information
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.
Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78
This is a 39-week sessional post i.e. working hours will be during school term time plus in-service days.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, 08:30-15:25
Friday, 08:30-12:15
To start asap.
Meadowpark Communication Provision is East Lothian's secondary phase provision for young people with Autism and associated complex needs. At Meadowpark, we seek to reduce the barriers to learning that complex needs can bring, catering for a broad range of learner who find it difficult to access mainstream education.
Meadowpark is part of Knox Academy, which is a short walking distance away, and provides opportunities for mainstream inclusion and experiences for learners who are able to access this.
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Support Assistant, which will include reception duties, and supporting school staff with office administration.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, energetic and with the ability to communicate their enthusiasm to the pupils and staff and present a welcoming and professional persona to visitors. Training in the use of council systems is available, but experience and a high level of confidence using Microsoft Office would be an advantage. Flexibility is essential in this post together with good organisational skills. The successful candidate should be calm and have a caring nature.
Please feel free to contact the Business Manager, Peter Luke, on 01620 823387 or pluke@knox.elcschool.org.uk for any additional information required or an informal discussion regarding this position.
Job Details
To provide administrative, clerical, reception and information support to the school through a range of tasks carried out within well-defined regulations.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Educated to ‘Higher’ level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
PVG Information
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
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