Education Support Officer - Sulby Primary School - DOES-025407

Job Purpose: Support a child in Reception and Year 1 at Sulby Primary School, helping them access learning, build confidence, reduce anxiety and develop independence. This contract is linked to funding, with an anticipated end date of 31 August 2027.

Duties:

- Support children in the classroom, individually and in small groups.
- Work with teachers to deliver learning activities tailored to each child’s needs.
- Help develop and carry out individual learning and behaviour support plans.
- Encourage confidence, positive behaviour and independence.
- Help assess learning needs, keep accurate records and report progress to teachers.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and school staff.
- Supervise pupils on school visits and activities when required.
- Follow safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.

Essential Skills:
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or the specified Level 2 Key Skills or Functional Skills equivalents.
- Experience supporting and extending 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 and how to reduce stress within their learning.
- Ability to help assess pupils’ learning and give constructive feedback.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Basic IT skills, including word processing and email.
- A flexible, inclusive approach, with the ability to work in a team, use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to review and adapt your approach to supporting pupils.
- Physically able to carry out the role and satisfactory enhanced police check with barring.

Desirable Skills:
- Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 2, an equivalent qualification or a relevant higher-level qualification.
- Relevant professional development, first aid or medical needs training.
- Experience supporting pupils with anxiety or neurodiversity.
- Understanding of neurodiversity and its impact on learning.
- Experience adapting teaching approaches to help pupils achieve their potential.
- Experience carrying out 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. To view them and complete your online application, click the APPLY NOW button below.

Salary & benefits

£29,336 - £35,386

Hours

Part-time - 32.5 Hours - Term Time Only