Education Support Officer - Bunscoill Rhumsaa

Isle of Man Government; Ramsey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension options

Staff parking

Professional development

Discounted gym access

Discounted swimming facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Staff welfare support

Unpaid career break after 3 years

Job summary

Isle of Man Government is seeking an Education Support Officer for Bunscoill Rhumsaa in Ramsey. You will support pupils with additional needs, help them take part in activities and work with teachers to deliver education and behaviour plans. You will also monitor progress and communicate with parents and carers regularly.

This term-time role covers 38 weeks per year with a 37-hour week. The salary rises yearly to a maximum; pension options and development opportunities are provided, plus staff

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional or complex needs.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional and complex needs.
• Help pupils participate in classroom activities and develop learning, confidence and independence.
• Work with teachers to deliver education and behaviour plans and provide progress feedback.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate with parents or carers regularly.

Job description

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 children overcome barriers and reach their potential?

As an Education Support Officer at Bunscoill Rhumsaa, you will provide tailored support to pupils with additional and complex needs, helping them take part in classroom activities and develop their learning, confidence and independence. You will work closely with teachers to deliver learning programmes, support individual education and behaviour plans and provide regular feedback on pupils’ progress.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will form constructive relationships with pupils, support positive behaviour and help create an environment where every child has equal access to opportunities. We are looking for someone who is creative, outgoing and able to engage and relate to both infant and junior aged children, whilst communicating well with colleagues, parents or carers.

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.

A provisional interview date has been scheduled for 12 October 2026.