Pupil Support Assistant Level 2
Company: Fife Council
Salary: £26,786 to £29,170 a year
Hours: Part-time (pro rata)
Location: Coaltown of Balgonie
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 9 Sept 2026
Closing date: 15 Sept 2026
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. 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
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. You will offer a high level of personal care which will 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.
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.
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