Advert 8 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 4 January 2027 We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Clerical Assistant to join our school support team, based in our very busy office environment. You will deliver a first line enquiry service to all internal and external school contacts and play a key role in assisting the Admin Assistant to ensure efficient support in the operation of all administrative processes within the school. Polkemmet Primary School is a non-denominational school that serves the community in the West of Whitburn. During session 2025/26 the school roll of 186 is organised over 8 classes in the primary school plus morning, full day and afternoon Early Learning and Childcare sessions. The school has an excellent relationship with cluster schools, the local community, and the local church. A significant number of our children have barriers to learning and the school works hard to identify and overcome these, priding itself on providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment for our children and their families. We believe that children, ‘have to be well, to do well’ and that we can empower them to “be all they can be”. Our school values are at the core of everything we do, Kindness, Perseverance and Creativity. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment which prepares our pupils to be Confident, Responsible, Effective, and Successful citizens. Our values effectively inform improvements and our children’s sense of identity with the school. The Clerical Assistant role will have a clear focus on delivering high quality clerical support to Polkemmet Primary School. The successful candidate will deliver a wide range of clerical responsibilities and will follow West Lothian Council policies and procedures to support the effective day to day running of the school, working closely in partnership with Admin Assistant. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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 – Linda Baxter, Headteacher e-mail: linda.baxter@westlothian.org.uk