Pupil Support Assistant

PUPIL SUPPORT ASSISTANT – JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES

General

The position of Pupil Support Assistant at Jordanhill School requires an individual who can
demonstrate an ability to interact well with children, young people and colleagues across the
school.  The duties include working with a range of pupils, including those with additional support
needs and working closely with teaching colleagues who will supervise you to support the learning
and teaching in the classroom.  The ability to work as part of a team is essential as is demonstrating
excellent organisational skills, sensitivity and patience.

Job description and duties

Contributing to the quality of care and welfare of pupils:
•  Building good relationships with pupils at all stages
•  Promoting excellent standards of pupil behaviour in accordance with school policy
•  Supervising pupils during intervals and lunches
•  Escorting pupils on school excursions
•  Providing comfort and care for minor accidents or ailments
•  Supporting pupils’ personal care needs as required e.g. toileting, changing for PE, accessibility
•  Supervising medication within the school’s guidelines

Supporting learning and teaching
•  Supporting and encouraging pupils to develop independence as guided by teaching staff
•  Supporting children working together to encourage teamwork and co-operation
•  Supporting classroom teachers with specific intervention programmes
•  Supporting active learning
•  Preparation and organisation of classroom resources

In addition to the above, you will be required to undertake any other relevant and reasonable
duties as detailed by the school.

PUPIL SUPPORT ASSISTANT – PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post

Pupil Support Assistant

Summary of Role  The position of Pupil Support Assistant at Jordanhill School requires an individual
who can demonstrate an ability to interact well with children, young people and
colleagues across the school.  The duties include working with a range of pupils,
including those with additional support needs and working closely with teaching
colleagues who will supervise you to support the learning and teaching in the
classroom.  The ability to work as part of a team is essential as is demonstrating
excellent organisational skills, sensitivity and patience.

Criteria
Education, Training,
Qualifications

Essential

Skills

Knowledge

Other

Skills in numeracy and
literacy.

Able to use a variety of
resources to respond to
pupil needs.

Has an ability to work
alone or as part of a
team.

Ability to plan and
organise own workload.

Computer/IT skills.

Shows an enthusiastic
and positive manner.

Demonstrates a flexible
approach to the needs
of the school and
pupils.

Desirable
Pupil
support/classroom
assistant qualification.

Evidence

 App. Form

 Certificates

First aid qualification.

 App. Form

 Interview

 References

Working knowledge of
processes, procedures
and systems within
school environments.

 App. Form

 Interview

Previous experience
working in an
environment with
young people.

 App. Form

 Interview

 References

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Competencies
Communication

Motivation

Customer Orientation

Collaboration

Attitude

Self Development

Essential
Able to communicate
clearly in a way that
people understand.

See the importance of
sharing and
communicating well.
Keen to do things well
and work steadily to
meet targets.

Enjoy challenges and
has good time
management skills.
Treat pupils fairly and
consistently in a
professional, polite
manner and provide a
high quality service.

Respect confidentiality
where appropriate.

Working together with
colleagues to give
exceptional service.

Happy to embrace and
engage in new ideas
and ways of working
and is able to see the
good that change can
bring.
Keen to join in training
and keep up to date
with changes in skills
and knowledge
required.

Desirable

Evidence

 App. Form

 Interview

 References

 App. Form

 Interview

 References

Sort out enquiries and
problems promptly,
keeping colleagues up-
to-date.

 App. Form

 Interview

 References

Can go that extra mile
to exceed expectations.

 App. Form

 Interview

 References

 App. Form

 Interview

 References

 App. Form

 Interview

 References

Can offer support to
colleagues based on
what you know.

Keen to seek out
chances to learn and
develop.

References will be taken up post-interview with the applicant’s consent if they are being actively
considered for the position.

Satisfactory completion of a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Record will be required
prior to taking up post.