support specialist United Kingdom
Job description
About the role and our team
Join our team as a Senior Education Support Officer within the Specialist Provision Centre at Rushen Primary School!
Under the guidance of the Specialist Provision Manager, you will work closely with our team to plan and deliver aspects of the curriculum for pupils who may have social/emotional, behavioural, physical, sensory and/or learning difficulties.
You will support, follow and contribute to individual education plans, working with small groups or one to one with pupils. You will also set up activities for the day and take pupils out on trips, helping them learn life skills.
Our pupils are very much part of the wider school community and join their mainstream peers for some lessons, lunches, assemblies and other school events. Some pupils also spend time in mainstream classes during the week, with staff working closely together to ensure this is successful.
We are a busy centre with a really great team who support one another and always welcome new ideas to support a range of different needs. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hardworking and has an understanding of working with children with complex needs.
What can this role offer me?
This is a great opportunity to work with pupils in a specialised area of education, building upon your experience and knowledge in the area of education support.
You can take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development, including training from outside agencies such as speech and language therapists.
You will also have access to our Learning, Education and Development Centre and the fantastic range of fully funded courses we support.
Free parking will be available to you at Rushen Primary School.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Adryon Hermann on 01624 833308.
For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants and Isle of Man Government People Qualities guidance.
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].
Salary information
Please note the salary indicated above is for a full time staff member who works 37 hours per week, all year round, including school holidays. If this role is working term time (or term time plus a few weeks), your actual salary will be reduced pro rata to the contracted hours per week and number of weeks worked through the year. You will also receive payment for your annual leave and bank holidays, as leave is not permitted during term time. To ensure you receive a salary each month of the year, your pay is rolled up and divided into 12 equal monthly payments.
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.
