Supply Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

Purpose and Values of Education Directorate

The Education 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 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.

Contract type:
Casual
Salary: FC4 £ 14.27 per hour
Working pattern:
As and when required

Location:

Fife Wide

• Support pupils/children individually, in class or in small groups in identified areas of learning and personal development.
• Contribute information to update the planning and review process for individual pupils/children.
• Supervise pupil/child self‑administration of medication, providing a high level of personal care including toileting and medication administration in line with agreed training procedures and encouraging self‑help and independence.
• Carry out support programmes designed by visiting specialists such as 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 such as toileting or short-term injury such as a broken leg.

• Good levels of interpersonal skills and the ability 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.
• Must register with SSSC within 6 months of taking up employment in this role (Early Learning Centres/Primary and Special Schools only) and complete the required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) over the registration period.
• Minimum of 2 National 5s, 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.

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.

For further information please contact:
Louise Pryde –