Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Support pupils/children individually, 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.
* Provide support for pupil/child self-administration of medication. Offer a high level of personal care to enable the pupil/child to function to their full potential, e.g. toileting, administering 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, physiotherapy, and/or occupational therapy).
* 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).
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
* 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
* 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
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