Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

Job Description

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

Closing date: 29/04/2016

Reference: FIF04184

East Wemyss Primary School
Kirkcaldy