Education Support Officer – Specialist Provision Centre – Ballacottier School

Join our team as an Education Support Officer within the Specialist Provision Centre at Ballacottier School where 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’ll 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 children 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. You should be enthusiastic and hardworking, with knowledge and understanding of working with children with special educational needs.

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 sign-posting 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.

Things to note

A enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

Ready to apply?

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 at [email protected]

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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].