Education Support Officer

Title: Education Support Officer - Scoill Vallajeelt

Job Reference: DOES-024530

Salary: £28,426 - £34,289 pro rata per annum

Department: Department of Education, Sport and Culture

Location: Scoill Vallajeelt

Employment Type: Limited Term

Hours Per Week: 15 (Part Time, Term Time Only)

Job Description:

Job Advert

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

Are you passionate about removing barriers to learning and enabling children to reach their potential?

Join Scoill Vallajeelt as an Education Support Officer, working directly with teachers to implement tailored learning activities and provide support to individuals and small groups. Join a staff team where collaboration, inclusion and relationships are key to all that we do.

You’ll play a key part in creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels supported and confident to learn. From supporting pupils with individual needs to working closely with teachers to deliver engaging activities, no two days will be the same, and you’ll see first-hand the positive impact your work has on children’s progress, wellbeing and sense of belonging. If you’re someone who is committed to helping every child succeed, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference within a welcoming and inclusive school community.

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.

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.