Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

Centreforequalities; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a committed Pupil Support Assistant to help improve life chances by supporting children and young people who require additional support. You will work under supervision of a class teacher to assist in learning and personal development, including administering First Aid as needed.

The role requires PVG membership, registration with SSSC within 6 months, and meeting qualification criteria (SCQF Level 4+ or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills suitable for teamwork and positive outcomes for learners.
• Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs.
• PVG scheme membership and DBS-like checks are required before appointment.
• Registration with SSSC within 6 months of starting the role and completion of required training (PRTL).
• Compliance with SCQF-level qualification requirements for Early Learning Centres/Primary and Special schools.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in class, or in small groups in identified areas of learning and personal development.
• Contribute information to update planning and review processes for individual pupils.
• Supervise self-administration of medication with high standards of personal care.
• Carry out support programmes designed by visiting specialists (e.g., speech and language, physiotherapy, occupational therapy).
• Support pupil mobility for short-term needs and emergencies (moving and handling, toileting, etc.).
• Refer to the role profile for more information on essential criteria.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Experience supporting learners

Education

SCQF Level 4+ equivalents (National 4s/5s or O grades)

SCQF Level 6 qualifications (NC in Early Education & Childcare / SVQ / PDE Education Support)

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 7September 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 6 September2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC4£26,786.83 to £29,170.80

Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Location: Glenrothes

Purpose and Values of Education & Children’s Services Directorate

The Education & Children’s Services Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.

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.
• A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.

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

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• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria

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