Support Assistant for Children and Young People

7 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

Job Role Overview

The Pupil Support Assistant will work as part of a team supporting children and young people with additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support children and young people with social, emotional, learning, communication, physical, and personal care needs.
  • Work with positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.
  • Engage with children and young people to promote their development and wellbeing.
  • Maintain confidentiality in relation to children, young people, and their families.
  • Travel between settings as required.

Requirements

  • A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing.
  • Kindness, empathy, and patience.
  • Ability to engage with children and young people.
  • Confidentiality in relation to children, young people, and their families.
  • Experience supporting children and young people with additional support needs in an Early Years Setting or within Early Level within a Primary School.

Qualifications and Training

The successful candidate will be required to achieve the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).



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