Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

Fife Council; Anstruther; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a committed Pupil Support Assistant to help children and young people achieve their full potential. You will assist under supervision of a class teacher to support learners with additional needs and contribute to planning updates.

First aid training will be undertaken to support the school’s provision. You will work with pupils individually or in groups, supervise medication and provide personal care as trained, and implement programmes from visiting specialists.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal abilities to work in a team and support children and young people.
• Experience supporting young people with additional support needs.
• PVG scheme membership and registration with PVG scheme.
• Ability to register with SSSC and complete required training.
• SCQF Level 4+ or equivalent requirements for early learning/primary contexts.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually or in small groups in learning and personal development.
• Contribute information to update planning and review for individual pupils.
• Supervise self-administration of medication and provide personal care as trained.
• Carry out supported programmes designed by specialists (speech therapy, physiotherapy, etc.).
• Support pupil mobility for short-term needs and emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ASD/ASN experience

PVG disclosure

IT skills

Education

SCQF Level 4+

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

We are looking for a committed Pupil Support Assistant who is passionate about improving life chances for all, so that children and young people can achieve their full potential. As a Pupil Support Assistant, you will work under the direction and supervision of a class teacher or senior member of staff to assist by supporting children and young people who have been identified as requiring additional support. A key part of the role will be to undertake First Aid training to support the school’s first aid provision.

You will be required to:

• support pupils/children individually or in class or in small groups in identified areas of learning and personal development.
• contribute information to update planning and review process for individual pupils/children.
• supervise pupil/child self-administration of medication. You will offer a high level of personal care which will enable the pupil/child to function to their full potential e.g. toileting, administrating medication in line with agreed training procedures and encouraging self- help and independence.
• carry out support programmes designed by visiting specialists e.g. speech and language programmes, physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy programmes.
• support pupil/child mobility (as defined by moving and handling training) on an emergency/short-term basis and for low level needs e.g. to support toileting or short term injury such as a broken leg.

Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements

• You are required to have good levels of interpersonal skills and abilities which will enable you to work as a member of a team to ensure positive outcomes for allchildren and young people.
• Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs
• Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
• You must have the ability to register with SSSC within 6 months of taking up employment in this role (Early Learning Centres/Primary and Special schools only) and must complete the required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) over the registration period 2 National 4’s, or 2 Standard Grades General, or 2 O Grades or equivalent (SCQF Level 4 or above)
• For Early Learning Centres/Primary and Special schools only - NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6 or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6 or Professional Development Award in Education Support Assistance at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent or, a commitment to achieve in the first period of registration as required by the Employer
• Good IT Skills