Education Support Officer - Specialist Provision Centre - Rushen Primary School

"Working at Rushen Primary School has played a significant role in my professional development. Through the wide range of experiences I have gained here, I have developed valuable knowledge and skills that continue to shape my practice. I am also fortunate to work alongside supportive and encouraging colleagues who consistently help me progress towards my goals" - Nathan, Senior Education Support Officer

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.

Ready to use your energy and compassion to make a real impact in children’s lives?

Join us as an Education Support Officer in the Specialist Provision Centre (SPC) at Rushen Primary School and play an active role in helping pupils with social, emotional, behavioural, physical, sensory and learning needs. You’ll work closely with our SPC Manager, Teachers and a dedicated team to deliver personalised learning, work one to one or in small groups, build life skills through daily activities and trips, and support pupils as they integrate with their mainstream peers across the wider school.

You’ll love being part of our warm, busy and collaborative centre where new ideas are welcomed and every member of the team is committed to helping young people achieve the Isle of Man’s aspiration for all learners to have the Freedom to Flourish. If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply now and take the next step in supporting our pupils to thrive.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them vig.

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