Education Support Officer - Supporting Students with Complex and Additional Needs - Ballakermee[...]

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension arrangements

Professional development training

Discounted gym and swimming access

Staff Welfare Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Free car parking

Job summary

Isle of Man Public Service is recruiting an Education Support Officer for Ballakermeen High School. This term-time role supports students with complex and additional needs to access learning, build confidence and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

You will work closely with teachers, the SENCO and families to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex and additional needs to access learning, build confidence and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and families to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their potential.

Job description

This role is term time, which means that the gross annual salary advertised will be reduced proportionally 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. The School has included a salary guide figure (as indication of the effect of pro‑rating the salary) on the attached Job Description.

About the role

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their full potential? Join the friendly Learning Support Services team at Ballakermeen High School as an Education Support Officer, where you'll play a key role in supporting students with complex and additional needs to access learning, build confidence and succeed both inside and outside the classroom

Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and families, you'll help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their potential. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated and highly valued SEND team, making a meaningful difference to students' lives every day.

If you're caring, motivated and ready to help shape brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you.

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.