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Fife Council; North Queensferry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Fife Council in North Queensferry is seeking a committed Pupil Support Assistant (2) to help improve life chances for children and young people, under the supervision of a Class Teacher. This is a part-time, on-site, temporary role.

You will support pupils individually or in groups, contribute to planning and review, supervise medication administration, and assist with therapy programmes and mobility support. The Disability Confident scheme is part of the employer ethos.

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. 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.

Job description

Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

Company: Fife Council Salary: £26,786 to £29,170 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: North Queensferry Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 9 Sept 2026 Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

Summary

Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.

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.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.