Pupil Support Assistant
Craigroyston Primary School
Hours - 27.5 Per week
Salary: £25,905-£26,111 (pro rata for part time and sessional), 39 weeks sessional
Purpose of Job
To work collaboratively as a member of the school or early stages team assisting in meeting the educational, care and welfare needs of all pupils ensuring those with additional support needs who are able to attend a mainstream school, can effectively access the curriculum. To be flexible and assist in carrying out general clerical duties as and when required in support of pupil learning. To provide support and assistance in the day-to-day operations of the school or early stages as directed by the Head Teacher or nominated staff.
Major Tasks
Under the direction and supervision of teaching or nominated staff, the post holder will be required to support pupils in the classroom and throughout the school learning environment through organised activities, providing support, assistance and encouragement to help each individual child achieve the best learning outcomes possible. Accordingly, a range of tasks may be delegated to Pupil Support Assistants. It is not intended as a complete list of tasks that a Pupil Support Assistant could perform, nor is it intended that a single Pupil Support Assistant would be able to take on all these tasks.
Job Activities
* Supporting effective learning and teaching by developing good teamwork with teaching and other staff who are supporting pupils.
* Providing support to teachers and pupils in classroom learning/work as planned as part of the teachers programme; e.g. supporting language, maths, health and well being and general class activities.
* Assisting in supporting pupils attainment through practical help (e.g. reading and basic scribing) and through implementation of planned programmes.
* Supervising and supporting groups in follow-up tasks set by the teacher, to allow the teacher quality teaching time with other pupils.
* Supporting pupils working together to encourage teamwork and cooperation e.g. playing games which have practice skills, encouraging sharing, turn taking and co-operation.
* Assisting in the use of play and craft activities.
* Encouraging pupils oral language development through play, books, stories and personal interaction.
* Providing help to pupils in organising their work and to follow instructions.
* Helping with tasks where there are physical difficulties, whilst encouraging independence and ensuring safety and comfort.
* Supervising and escorting pupils within and out of the premises as part of their learning activities e.g. between classrooms, play activities, on educational/shopping trips, swimming lessons, sports events and also to home or hospital.
* Assisting pupils with computer software and equipment.
* Assisting in providing relevant information through record keeping, attendance at appropriate meetings as designated by the head teacher as nominated staff member and contributing to the ongoing review of pupil programmes.
* Supporting the class teacher in utilising the strategies required.
* Assisting in supporting record keeping by e.g. completing checklists of tasks diaries with individual pupils.
* Noting behavioural and health and welfare needs of pupils and bringing them to the attention of the class teacher.
* Within an agreed framework, assisting in implementing the schools or early years improving relationships and behaviour management policy.
* Working as part of the school staff, ensuring the ongoing health, safety and welfare of the pupils including liaising with parents, professional agencies and individuals and bringing any matters concerning child protection to the attention of the teaching staff in accordance with school procedures and guidelines.
* Supporting positive behaviour and encouraging acceptable choices.
* Assisting the teacher in provision of a high level of individual and personal care to pupils with additional support needs e.g. feeding, toileting, changing, dressing, walking pupils, applying medical aids, assisting pupils with specialist apparatus by means of an agreed individualised school care plan.
* Administrative elements of pupil welfare requirements, including supporting with routine documentation and information dispersal, providing comfort and care for minor accidents, upsets or ailments e.g. cuts and bruises (reporting to teaching staff if considered serious).
* Assisting in the supervision of pupils on arrival and departure from school and during break times and lunch periods, returning children home on occasion.
* Supervising pupils in non-teaching areas e.g. corridors, cloakrooms, tuck shops, dining rooms, playgrounds.
* Following standard procedures for risk assessment within and out with the classroom environment when required for e.g. games, sport, gardening and out-of-school activities and escalating any concerns to teaching staff.
* Assisting in programmes for pupils moving into mainstream schools and other specialist provision e.g. supervising and escorting the pupil to the receiving school, assisting with allocated tasks, encouraging the pupil to participate in group activities.
* Participating in appropriate professional staff development opportunities, in service, refresher training as deemed appropriate.
Regulatory Requirements
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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