Education Support Officer – Complex and Additional Needs – Ballakermeen High School – DOES-025824

Help secondary school students with complex and additional needs take part in lessons, build confidence and become more independent. You’ll work with teachers and the Learning Support Services team to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.  

Duties:  
- Help students take part in lessons and adapt or prepare learning resources and specialist equipment.
- Build positive relationships with students, encourage good behaviour and help students feel included.
- Support students’ wellbeing and follow school procedures when dealing with behaviour or safeguarding concerns.
- Share relevant information with teachers, attend reviews and contribute to discussions with parents and carers as directed.

Essential Skills:
- GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4–9 (A*–C), or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.
- Experience of working with secondary-school-age children or young people.
- Clear written and verbal communication and the confidence to work with students, staff and other contacts.
- A calm, positive approach under pressure, with the flexibility to work as part of a team.
- Good numeracy and IT skills, including Word, Excel and databases, and the ability to learn new systems and use technology to support learning.
- Attention to detail and a working knowledge of relevant policies and codes of practice, with awareness of relevant legislation.
- Ability to work the required hours. An enhanced police check with a barred list check is required.

Desirable Skills:
- A Level 2 teaching assistant qualification, an equivalent qualification or a relevant higher-level qualification.
- Experience supporting students or young adults with complex and additional needs.
- Experience working in a secondary school with students who have a range of educational needs.
- Good planning and time management, with the initiative to solve problems and suggest improvements.
- Isle of Man worker status.

The full job description and person specification are available on the Isle of Man Government’s Jobtrain website. To view them and complete your online application, click the APPLY NOW button below.

Salary & benefits

£29,336 - £35,386 pro rata per annum

Hours

Part-Time – 32.5 Hours – Term Time Only