Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

Fife Council; Cardenden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a committed Pupil Support Assistant (2) to help children and young people reach their full potential under supervision of a class teacher.

You will support learning and personal development, contribute to planning, and assist with a range of programmes from visiting specialists, including mobility and personal care where required.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs.
• PVG scheme membership via Disclosure Scotland is required before appointment and registration with SSSC within 6 months.
• Must complete Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) during the registration period.
• For Early Learning Centres/Primary and Special schools, potential qualification options include SCQF Level 6 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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 and provide personal care as needed.
• Carry out support programmes designed by visiting specialists (e.g. speech and language, physiotherapy, occupational therapy).
• Support pupil/child mobility on an emergency/short-term basis and for low level needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Experience with ASNs

Education

SCQF Level 4 or above

PRTL requirements / ongoing professional development

PVG scheme readiness

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

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.

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 all children 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 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