Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

Fife Council; Lochgelly; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council seeks a dedicated Pupil Support Assistant (2) passionate about enhancing life opportunities for children. This role involves assisting pupils individually and in groups, helping with personal care, and implementing specialist support programs. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications at SCQF Level 6 and experience in educational settings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional support needs.
• Ability to register with SSSC within 6 months of employment.
• Commitment to complete required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Support for young people with additional support needs

Good IT skills

Education

NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6

Professional Development Award in Education Support Assistance at SCQF Level 6

Job description

Job Details

We are looking for a committed Pupil Support Assistant (2) who is passionate about improving life chances for all children and young people, enabling them to achieve their full potential. As a Pupil Support Assistant (2), you will work under the supervision of a class teacher or senior staff to support children and young people requiring additional support.

You will be required to:

• Support pupils/children individually, in class, or in small groups in areas of learning and personal development.
• Contribute information to update planning and review processes for individual pupils/children.
• Supervise pupil/child self-administration of medication, offering personal care to enable full participation, including toileting, administering medication as per training, and encouraging independence.
• Implement support programmes designed by specialists, such as speech and language, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy programmes.
• Support pupil/child mobility as needed, including moving and handling for emergency or short-term needs, such as toileting or injury support.

The Person

• Possess good interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team and ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Experience supporting young people with additional support needs.
• Ability to register with SSSC within 6 months of employment (applicable to Early Learning Centres, Primary, and Special schools) and complete the required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL).
• Qualifications such as NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF Level 6, SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6, or a Professional Development Award in Education Support Assistance at SCQF Level 6, or equivalent, or a commitment to achieve these within the first registration period.
• Good IT skills.