School Assistant - Earlston High School

Published by Scottish Borders Council

Ref: SBO10402 Published date: 07/10/2026 Closing date: 19/10/2026

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Location:: Earlston High School, Earlston

Salary:: £10,823.17 - £11,398.55, Pro Rata

Contract type:: Permanent

Position type:: Part Time

Hours:: 17.5 hours

Categories:: Administration / Clerical / Secretarial; General Administration Assistant

Job Details

Grade: 4A

Hourly Rate: £13.73 - £14.46

Salary: £10,823.17 - £11,398.55 pro rata per annum

Contract Duration:

Permanent

Hours: 17.5, term time only

*Please note this job advert has been extended until the 19th October 2026*

Role Purpose

As part of the school team you will provide a wide range of support and will be required to deal with pupils, staff and members of the public on a variety of matters. Provide administrative support and assistant with the publication of school communications.

Essential

Good standard of education with a minimum of 3 Standard Grades or equivalent (General level 3 or above) including English and Mathematics, or substantial relevant experience

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@scotborders.gov.uk.

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