Supply Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

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

Job summary

Fife Council in Scotland is seeking a committed Pupil Support Assistant (2) to help children and young people reach their potential. You will work under a teacher or senior staff to support learners identified as needing extra help, both individually and in groups.

The role requires PVG scheme membership, SSSC registration within six months, and relevant qualifications at SCQF level 4-6, plus good IT skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling teamwork and positive outcomes.
• Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs.
• Ability to obtain PVG scheme membership and register with SSSC within 6 months.
• Fully IT literate with basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually or in class or small groups in identified areas of learning and personal development.
• Contribute information to update planning and review process for individual pupils.
• Supervise pupil/child self-administration of medication and provide personal care as trained.
• Assist with mobility and support during activities as required.
• Support specialist programmes (speech and language, physiotherapy, OT) as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Good IT skills

Teamwork abilities

Education

PVG scheme clearance

SSSC registration eligibility

Post Registration Training & Learning

SCQF Level 6 or equivalent qualifications

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 tosupport 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.

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 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 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