About the role
Are you ready for a rewarding role where you'll build positive relationships and help remove barriers to learning?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Education Support Officer to work as part of the unique Thie ny Shee Primary Team with pupils who have severe and complex needs, specialising in working with individual pupils who lack the skills to regulate in a classroom setting. In this challenging but rewarding job, you will be supporting some of our most vulnerable children so they can access education and have the opportunity to flourish, following your help and guidance.
You will work alongside individual pupils for a period of time, to establish consistency and continuity in their programme, providing social and emotional support including communicating effectively with parents, carers and other professionals. Part of that support programme will be on site at Thie ny Shee, while part of it will be in the pupils' school setting, where you will also provide support for the school staff working with their individual pupil.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain specialist experience while helping young people reach their full potential
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.
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, 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?
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