Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 09June 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 04 June 2026

Contract Type: Temporary until August 2027

Salary: £26,786.83 – £29,170.80

Working Pattern: 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Location: Auchtertool Primary School

Overview

The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All and supports children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Through compassion, ambition, respect and equity, staff strive to promote positive outcomes for learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in class or small groups in identified areas of learning and personal development.
• Provide information to update planning and review processes for individual pupils.
• Supervise pupil self administration of medication; offer a high level of personal care for toileting, medication, and encouraging self help and independence.
• Carry out support programmes designed by visiting specialists such as speech & language, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.
• Assist with pupil mobility and emergency/short term needs such as toileting or injury.
• Contribute information to planning and review processes.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs.
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.
• Ability to register with SSSC within 6 months of employment (Early Learning Centres, Primary and Special schools) and complete required Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL).
• Qualifying education or professional development: NC in Early Education and Childcare (SCQF Level 6), SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF Level 6), Professional Development Award in Education Support Assistance (SCQF Level 6), or equivalent.
• Good IT skills.

Benefits

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