Inclusion and Equality CLPL

Pupil Support Staff Framework

This national professional learning framework has been developed to help pupil support staff access and engage in their own professional development. This is suitable for Classroom assistants, ASN assistants and Pupil Support Teachers.

There are 3 levels of training:

Informed: this is aimed at education staff who work with children and young people receiving universal support.

Skilled: this is aimed at practitioners working with children and young people that have targeted support.

Enhanced: this is aimed at practitioners who work with children and young people that have profound and complex needs.

Link to courses: Pupil support staff framework | Self-directed professional learning | Professional Learning | Education Scotland 

GTCS Professional Guides

GTC Scotland has published five professional guides focusing on additional support needs in partnership with specialist bodies.

The guides provide practical guidance for teachers and are part of GTC Scotland’s services to enhance teacher professionalism as part of our advisory role as the professional body for Scotland’s teachers.

Additional Support Needs - The General Teaching Council for Scotland (gtcs.org.uk)