Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

Medirest Signature; Cairneyhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational support is looking for committed Pupil Support Assistants to help improve life chances for children and young people. In this role, you will provide essential support to pupils with additional learning needs, working closely with teachers to foster an inclusive environment. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to making a positive impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional support needs.
• Good IT skills required.
• Commitment to achieve SSSC registration in the required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils/children individually or in groups.
• Contribute to planning and review processes for individual support.
• Supervise self-administration of medication and provide personal care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT Skills

Education

2 National 5s or equivalent

NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6 or equivalent

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Job Details

We are looking for a committed Pupil Support Assistant (2) 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 (2), 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.

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.

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

The Person

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 all children and young people.

Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs

2 National 5’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

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.

As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.

If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile