Senior Business Support Assistant - Knox Academy - EAL12140

Ktpws; Haddington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a part-time Senior Business Support Assistant in Haddington. This role involves providing essential administrative support to the Pupil Support Team and managing clerical tasks. Candidates should be well-organized, able to multi-task, and have relevant educational qualifications. Experience with Microsoft Office is advantageous. The position operates within school hours and offers a chance to be part of a team focused on student success.

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office is advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications must be proven.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Pupil Support Team.
• Manage clerical and reception tasks.
• Work within well-defined regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Confidence in Microsoft Office

Education

Educated to Higher level

NC or SVQ level 2 in English

Job description

# Senior Business Support Assistant - Knox AcademyRef no:: EAL12140Published:: 09/01/2026Closes:: 25/01/2026Location:: Knox Academy, Pencaitland Road, Haddington, EH41 4DTSalary:: £24,600 - £26,151 per year pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 30 hours per week## Vacancy InformationThe 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: £13.48 - £14.33 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, 08:30-15:45 (30 minute break) Friday, 08:30-12:00 Starting and finishing times are flexible. To start asap.Knox Academy is a comprehensive school situated in Haddington in East Lothian. At census 2025 the roll was 922. Our school values are Ambition, Respect and Community and we live out these values to ensure all our learners feel included and valued. We aim to support all our learners to strive to reach their potential and leave to a positive and sustained destination. We aim to be the best we can, in all that we do for our learners and to give them a high-quality educational experience.Our curriculum provides a full range of subjects from S1-S6. We aim to meet the needs of all our young people, providing a curriculum that is appropriate in terms of breadth, depth and challenge. We endeavour to treat all our young people as individuals and hope that they, their parents/carers and the community will work in partnership to provide them with the support and opportunities that will enable them to make their next educational steps. Our young people are encouraged to access the extensive and varied menu of extra-curricular activities on offer. There is a proud tradition of excellent education in Haddington and the young people, staff and parents/carers of the schoolwork hard to continue this.An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Support Assistant (SBSA) to support with the administrative function of the Pupil Support Team at Knox Academy. Training in the use of council systems is available, but some experience/confidence of using Microsoft Office would be an advantage.If you are well organised and can multi-task; feel you can use your own initiative, this varied role offers a rewarding opportunity to become part of an experienced team.You can find out more about our school by visiting our website (https://www.ka-net.org.uk/).Please feel free to contact the Business Manager, Peter Luke, on 01620 823387 or [e-mail] for any additional information required or an informal discussion regarding this position.## Job DetailsTo 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 ‘– 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 Membership** This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.**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.**Please note: 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 website.## Additional InformationFor additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:East Lothian Council Schools: Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here:If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this linkIf you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on [e-mail]**Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.**## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement