Peripatetic Business Support Assistant (2 Posts)

Job Details

Grade: 5A

Hourly Rate: £17.10 - £18.76

Salary: £24,995.90 - £27,058.15 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35

There are 2 posts available on this vacancy


Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.

Role Purpose

The peripatetic role is predominately to include the provision of emergency and unplanned cover to schools (mainly primary). To undertake ad hoc work ensuring and promoting continuity and generic working practices. Have an extensive working knowledge of school admin processes and procedures is required. The role will be required to be flexible and provide support across the school estate and therefore a driving license is essential.

Essential

Good general education level, including 3 standard grades or demonstrable equivalent work experience and training


A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Katie Gorman at KGorman2@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.