Education Support Officer – Jurby Community School – DOES-025609

Job Purpose: Help children build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and develop their independence at Jurby Community School. There are two positions available: one in Key Stage 1 and one in Key Stage 2. You’ll support pupils in the classroom and the school’s Nurture provision, working closely with teachers and other support staff.  

Duties:
- Provide individual support tailored to pupils’ learning and emotional needs.
- Help deliver learning activities and individual education and behaviour plans.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence, self-esteem and positive choices.
- Help assess pupils’ needs, monitor progress and maintain accurate records.
- Work with teachers, parents and carers to support learning and attendance.
- Supervise pupils on school trips and activities when required.
- Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.

Essential Skills:
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or the specified equivalent Level 2 qualifications.
- Experience supporting and developing children’s learning in Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.
- Experience working with pupils and parents to overcome barriers to learning.
- Understanding of how children learn, what causes stress and how to create a safe, supportive learning environment.
- Ability to help assess learning and give clear feedback on progress and behaviour.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Basic IT skills, including word processing, email and managing files.
- A flexible, inclusive approach, with the ability to use initiative, work in a team and stay calm under pressure.
- Physically able to carry out the role and willing to complete the required enhanced police check with barring.

Desirable Skills:
- A relevant Level 2 teaching assistant or childcare qualification, or a relevant higher qualification.
- Relevant professional development, first aid or training in medical needs such as asthma, diabetes or anaphylaxis.
- Experience supporting pupils with anxiety or neurodiversity.
- Understanding of neurodiversity and ways to reduce barriers to learning.
- Experience adapting teaching approaches and using assessment programmes.
- Isle of Man Worker status.

The full job description and person specification are available on the Isle of Man Government’s Jobtrain website.

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Salary & benefits

£29,336 – £35,386 pro rata per annum

Hours

Part-time – 32½ Hours – Term Time Only