Pupil Support Assistant Level 2

@ Fife Council Jobs and Careers

Overview

The Education Directorate at Fife Council Jobs and Careers is committed to improving life chances for all. As a Pupil Support Assistant Level 2, you will support children and young people to achieve their full potential by working under the supervision of a class teacher or senior staff member.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group support in learning and personal development.
• Assist in updating pupil planning and review processes.
• Supervise self-administration of medication and offer personal care.
• Implement support programmes designed by specialists.
• Support pupil mobility on an emergency or short-term basis.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience supporting young people with additional needs.
• Required academic qualifications (2 National 5s, or equivalent).
• Good IT skills and a commitment to register with SSSC within 6 months.
• Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

Additional Information

This is a temporary contract until 3 July 2026, working 30 hours per week for 39 weeks per year at Beanstalk Family Nurture Centre in Dunfermline.

How to Apply

Submit a supporting statement (not a CV) addressing teamwork, communication, and your experience supporting learners. Visit our career site for further instructions and details.

Key skills/competency

Pupil Support Assistant Level 2: support, teamwork, communication, registration, IT, care, planning, PVG, additional needs, personal care.