Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

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.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils/children individually or 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.
• Supervise pupil/child self‑administration of medication and 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, encouraging self‑help and independence).
• Carry out support programmes designed by visiting specialists (e.g., 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 (e.g., to support toileting or short‑term injury such as a broken leg).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills and abilities 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 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 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.
• Must obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

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