Pupil Support Assistant Level 3 in Inverkeithing

We are looking for a committed Pupil Support Assistant (3) 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 (3), you will work under the direction and supervision of a class teacher or member of the school's leadership team to assist teaching staff in supporting pupils with significant learning or health needs to access the curriculum and to ensure they participate in an inclusive school experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the pupil's associated health and care needs.
• In the case of teacher absence, continue to implement the planned learning programme for a short period (up to and including 3 days).
• 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 processes for individual pupils/children, including additional planning such as Child's Plan.
• Contribute to a stimulating learning environment and programme by supporting the work of the teacher and assisting in timetabling and organisation.
• Contribute to written records of the progress of pupil support programmes.
• Offer a high level of care to enable the pupil/child to function to their full potential, e.g. gastrostomy/PEG feeding, administration of medication, toileting, catheterisation.
• Organise and participate in lunchtime clubs/learning support clubs as appropriate to school and pupil needs.
• Use specialist equipment (such as specialist IT) to enable pupils with severe physical impairment to access learning and teaching.
• Use specialist skills in a variety of communication methods to facilitate pupils' access to the lesson/subject and classroom interactions, including sign language, Braille, augmentative and alternative communication equipment, bilingual input, or the interpretation of verbal and written instructions.
• Support pupil/child mobility (as defined by moving and handling training).

Qualifications

• 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.
• Educated to SCQF level 7 (e.g. HNC Childhood Practice, SVQ Social Services Children and Young People) or equivalent; must complete required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) over the registration period.
• Good IT skills.
• Obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

We are a Disability Confident employer and we provide interview opportunities to all qualified disabled applicants, in line with our commitment to equal opportunities.