Pupil Support Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cowdenbeath, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 21626 |
Summary
Job Details
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.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
Educated to SCQF level 5, which includes National 5 or Standard Grades at General level or O’ Grades or equivalent
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
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.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
Educated to SCQF level 5, which includes National 5 or Standard Grades at General level or O’ Grades or equivalent
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
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