Pupil Support Assistant Level 2 (FIF05913)

Recruiter
FIFE COUNCIL
Location
Dunfermline
Salary
Competitive
Posted
02 Dec 2016
Closes
13 Dec 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Working Hours: 25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day)

Contract Duration: Temporary until Friday 31 March 2017

Under the direction and supervision of a class teacher or senior member of staff, you will assist the class teacher by supporting children and young people who have been identified as requiring additional support. Supporting an effective learning and teaching environment through inclusive practice.

Fife Council pays the Scottish Local Government Living Wage Rate to employees earning less than GBP8.33 per hour. If the hourly rate of pay for the post is less than the Scottish Local Government Living Wage Rate a supplement will be paid.

Requirements


2 National 4's, or 2 Standard Grades General, or 2 O Grades or equivalent (SCQF Level 4 or above). Please refer to
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.
A commitment to achieve an approved qualification for SSSC purposes, within the required timeframe. Failure to gain this qualification will mean you can no longer be employed in this role. Further details can be found at or from a Headteacher (Please note this is for Early Learning Centres/Primary and Special schools only).
Basic IT Skills.


Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership through Disclosure Scotland, in addition to which you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of taking up employment.

Responsibilities

As a Pupil Support Assistant 2 , you will be responsible for:


Supporting pupils/children individually or in small groups in school/curricular activities to enhance personal development e.g. in the playground/leisure activities/school outings/practical class activities.
Supervising pupil/child self-administration of medication. Offering a level of care to enable the pupil/child to function to their full potential e.g. toileting, administrating medication in line with agreed training procedures and encouraging self- help and independence.
Supporting pupil/child's mobility on an emergency/short-term basis and for low level needs.
Supervising non-teaching areas e.g. corridors and cloakrooms or pupils during non-teaching times e.g. wet playtimes, break times.
Carrying out support programmes designed by visiting specialists e.g. speech and language programmes, physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy programmes.
Supporting pupil(s)/children to follow instructions given by the class teacher, providing reassurance as necessary.


The Individual

You will have the ability to demonstrate tact, sensitivity and patience within this role. The individual will have an appreciation of the range of additional needs that pupils may have e.g. communication, physical, and social, emotional, behavioural. Problem solving and communication skills are also essential for this post.

In Fife Council How We Work Matters and you will be responsible for being a role model by displaying and promoting behaviours that are expected of all Council employees:


Take ownership
Focus on customers
Work together
Embrace technology & information
Deliver results


Contact Details: Call

Closing Date: Sunday, 11th December 2016

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 19 December 2016