Proposed Interview Date: Monday 2 December 2024
Closing Date: Sunday 24 November 2024
Contract Type: Temporary until 3 July 2025
Salary: FC6 £29,508.69 - £32,437.03 (Pro-Rata)
Working Pattern: 20.7 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Location: Calaiswood School, Dunfermline
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.
Job Details
We are looking for a committed Pupil Support Assistant (3) 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 (3), you will work under the direction and supervision of a class teacher or member of the school’s leadership team to assist teaching staff in supporting pupils with significant learning or health needs to access the curriculum and to ensure they participate in an inclusive school experience.
As a PSA 3 you will be required to:
* support the pupils associated health and care needs.
* in the case of Teacher absence, continue to implement the planned learning programme for a short period (up to and including 3 days).
* 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 including additional planning such as Child’s Plan.
* contribute to a stimulating learning environment and programme by supporting the work of the Teacher and assisting in the timetabling and organisation.
* contribute to written records of the progress of pupil support programmes.
* offer a high level of care to enable the pupil/child to function to their full potential e.g. gastrostomy/peg feeding, administration of medication, toileting, catheterisation.
* organise and participate in lunchtime clubs/learning support clubs as appropriate to school and pupil needs.
* use specialist equipment (such as specialist IT) to enable pupils with severe physical impairment to access learning and teaching.
* use specialist skills in a variety of communication methods to facilitate pupils’ access to the lesson/subject and classroom interactions.
* support pupil/child mobility (as defined by moving and handling training).
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
* Good levels of interpersonal skills and abilities to work as a member of a team.
* Experience of supporting young people with additional support needs.
* Educated to SCQF level 7 which includes HNC Childhood Practice, SVQ Social Services Children and Young People or equivalent.
* Ability to register with SSSC within 6 months of taking up employment in this role.
* Good IT skills.
Further Information
* Role Profile - Review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria.
* How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
* Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
* For further information please contact: Laura Spence - calaiswoodse.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
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