Clerical Assistant, Peel Primary School, 494.64 - WEL09392

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25 hrs per week, 39 weeks per year - Fixed Term until 13 April 2026

The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 8 August 2025. West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels

Interviews will be held on 14 August 2025.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our learning community within Peel Primary School. Peel Primary School and Eliburn Nursery class is a non-denominational school catering for Nursery to P7, situated in the Eliburn area of Livingston, and is part of the Inveralmond Learning Community. The school works hard to provide an inclusive and nurturing environment for children and their families.  The school role is currently 430 pupils split into 14 classes. There are 65 children in the nursery, which is located in a separate building. The school is staffed by a skilled and motivated team consisting of the Head teacher, DHT, PT, teaching and non teaching staff, working together to support and challenge learners across the school and nursery.  Our parents are very supportive of the school and through regular opportunities parents engage in the wider life of the school and have provided effective feedback to move our school forward. Our free breakfast club is well attended.

We are seeking an enthusatic clerical assistant to support across the school and nursery. Good communication skills are essential and you should enjoy working as part of a team. The post holder will work in partnership with all stakeholders within Peel Primary School to ensure a high quality student experience.

This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council.

For further information please contact Hazel Thurlow, Headteacher e-mail [email protected]