Education Support Assistant - Progress Zone - St Ninian's High School

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; Presencial; GBP 17 000 - 21 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension schemes

Training & development

Staff wellness support

Cycle to Work

Free parking

Resumo da oferta

Isle of Man Public Service Careers, on behalf of St Ninian’s High School, is seeking an Education Support Assistant to help pupils with additional and complex needs access learning and feel included in all aspects of school life.

The role is term-time (38 weeks) with a full-time equivalent of 37 hours per week. The advertised gross annual salary will be proportionally reduced for term-time hours, with professional development opportunities within the Public Service.

Qualificações

• Experience supporting students with diverse needs is desirable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsabilidades

• Support students to access learning and participate in classroom activities.
• Assist with personal, wellbeing and social needs to promote inclusion.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement individual support plans.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This role is term time, which means that the gross annual salary advertised will be reduced proportionately based on the number of weeks worked during the academic year. Term time employees are contracted to work 38 weeks per year.

Please note that the full time equivalent for this position is 37 hours, so roles advertised with contracted hours less than 37 will be classed as part time. The gross annual salary advertised will be reduced based on the part time hours.

About the role

Are you passionate about helping young people feel supported, included and confident in their learning?

Join St Ninian’s High School as an Education Support Assistant and become part of the Progress Zone, providing practical support and guidance to students with a range of additional and complex needs. You’ll work closely with teachers and colleagues to build positive relationships with students, helping them access learning, engage in classroom activities and feel included in all aspects of school life.

You’ll encourage students to develop their independence, confidence and self-esteem, adapting your approach to meet individual needs and supporting them to reach their potential. From helping students understand instructions and participate in activities to supporting their personal needs, wellbeing and interactions with others, you’ll provide encouragement and reassurance while helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. As a flexible member of the team, you’ll respond to the areas of greatest need across the school and work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent support for students.

If you’re enthusiastic, adaptable and passionate about helping young people thrive, bring your skills to the team at St Ninian’s High School.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Free car parking.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.