Relief Education Support Staff Douglas, Scotland
Job description
About the role and our team
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join the relief list as Education Support Staff to assist and support Teachers/pupils within the Island’s schools.
Your main responsibilities would include:
- Supervising and providing support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
- Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
- Monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
- Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
- Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
Please note, there is no obligation for those on the relief list to undertake work or for the Department of Education, Sport and Culture to provide work.
What can this role offer me?
- You would be contributing to your community and to the future generation on the Isle of Man
- Working as Relief Education Support Staff offers you school-friendly hours during term time, fitting around any other work commitments or home life
- Free car parking is available at our schools
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification.
For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants.
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].
Additional information
Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Department will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.
A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
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. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers
