Education Support Officer - Jurby Community School

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

Could you help a child build their confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential at school?

Jurby Community School is looking to appoint two Education Support Officers, with one position based in Key Stage 1 and the other in Key Stage 2. You'll support pupils with their learning, both in the classroom and within the school's Nurture provision, working closely with teachers and support staff to provide personalised support that builds confidence, encourages independence and helps children thrive academically and socially.

You'll be working with children who may face a range of challenges in their lives, including neurodiverse pupils who benefit from routine and predictability. You'll build positive relationships, listen to advice and bring a caring, positive and 'can do' approach, helping children engage with their learning, make positive choices and develop their self-esteem.

We strongly encourage you to visit the school before applying. It's a great opportunity to meet the team, talk through the role and gain a better understanding of both the opportunities and challenges involved. For candidates based off-Island, we can also arrange an online conversation.

If you're caring, positive and ready to help children learn and thrive, 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.