Job Details
Fife Council is committed to creating employment and training opportunities for the young people of Fife. This role funded through the Workforce Youth Investment programme, is just part of this commitment.
These vacancies are restricted to applicants who currently live in Fife. You must also be aged between 16 and 24. We will advertise further opportunities via our recruitment site as they become available. For more information on our youth employment opportunities visit .
We are looking for Graduate/Student placement in a work-based training opportunity to build on their qualification with work experience or through an additional post graduate qualification/work experience in the post of Pupil Support Assistant Level 2.
The person will be 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 to:
1. support pupils/children individually or in class or in small groups in identified areas of learning and personal development.
2. contribute information to update planning and review process for individual pupils/children.
3. 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. toileting, administrating medication in line with agreed training procedures and encouraging self-help and independence.
4. carry out support programmes designed by visiting specialists. speech and language programmes, physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy programmes.
5. support pupil/child mobility (as defined by moving and handling training) on an emergency/short-term basis and for low level needs. 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.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
6. 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 all children and young people.
7. Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs.
8. 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.
9. 2 National 5s, or 2 Standard Grades General, or 2 O Grades or equivalent.
10. 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.
11. Good IT skills.
Before confirming to 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.
As this role requires SSSC registration, you will have three months to apply for registration.
If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months.
More details are included in the role profile.