Pupil Support Assistant - Learning & Care

East Dunbartonshire Council; Towcester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

East Dunbartonshire Council is offering a temporary term-time Pupil Support Assistant role to support children and young people with additional support needs in their schools. The post is peripatetic and may involve moving to different schools within the Authority.

You will assist with personal care, support learning activities, supervise pupils in play areas and on trips, and help implement agreed support programmes, under guidance from teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs.
• A relevant qualification in childcare is desirable.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually or in small groups directed by the class teacher
• Support pupils personal care needs
• Provide supervision for pupils e.g. in the playground, corridors, dining area, during PE or organised school trips
• Contribute to support programmes with the school setting, recommended by other professional services.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Personal care support

Good relationships with children

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

East Dunbartonshire Council is offering a temporary term-time Pupil Support Assistant role to support children and young people with additional support needs in their schools. The post is peripatetic and may involve moving to different schools within the Authority.

You will assist with personal care, support learning activities, supervise pupils in play areas and on trips, and help implement agreed support programmes, under guidance from teaching staff.