Pupil Support Assistant Level 2 in Leuchars

Proposed Interview Date: Monday 29 June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent 9 hours and Temporary 3 hours

Working Pattern: 12 Hours per week (CPD Additional Hour Added), 39 weeks per year

Location: Leuchars Primary School

Purpose and Values of Education Directorate

The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, offering 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 and encouraging self‑help and independence).
• Carry out support programmes designed by visiting specialists such as speech and language programmes, physiotherapy 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 such as supporting toileting or short‑term injury such as a broken leg.

Qualifications, Registration and Skill Requirements

• 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.
• Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs.
• Before confirming 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.
• 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: 2 National 5’s, 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.

Employee Benefits

Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.