Pupil Support Assistant Level 2
On-site · Coaltown of Balgonie, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Pupil Support Assistant (2) to work under the direction and supervision of a class teacher or senior staff to support children and young people identified as requiring additional support. You will support pupils individually, in class, or in small groups; contribute information to update planning and review processes for individual learners; 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); and assist with mobility as needed. The role requires building positive relationships, teamwork, and collaborative work to improve outcomes for learners, with safeguarding and PVG clearance as part of the onboarding process. The position is a temporary contract, based at Coaltown of Balgonie Primary School, Fife, United Kingdom, with a 28.5 hour per week pattern across 39 weeks per year. The candidate should be prepared to undertake relevant training and regulatory requirements prior to appointment.
Required Qualifications
- National 5 or SCQF Level 5 or higher
- SCQF Level 4 or above
- 2 National 5s or equivalent
- PVG scheme membership
- Registration with SSSC within 6 months
- Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) over registration period
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs
- Professional development in Education Support Assistance or related qualification
- Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of learners
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