Education Support Assistant - St Ninian's High School

About the role and our team

Join our supportive Progress Zone Team as an Education Support Assistant at St Ninian’s High School!

The Progress Zone is an inclusive, fluid, learning support system providing positive support for pupils, and is part of their general educational provision. At any one time up to a quarter of the school population will be supported in some way by the Progress Zone.

Your day to day duties will include:

• Supporting pupils to understand instructions
• Promoting inclusion and acceptance
• Attending to pupils personal needs including social, health, physical and hygiene
• Helping pupils use basic ICT as directed in the classroom
• Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the Teacher

The education of all pupils is a whole school priority and responsibility, and you’ll enable pupils to access the support they require according to their individual needs.

If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you!

What can this role offer me?

This role offers you great opportunities and personal reward working with young people, encouraging them to be independent learners and motivating them to take an active role in their education.

You can take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes the use of our Learning, Education and Development Centre and the fantastic range of fully funded courses we support.

As a Government employee, you’ll also be able to benefit from the Activ8 scheme, which provides sporting opportunities in your local area by qualified coaches.

Free parking will be available to you at St Ninians High School.

How to find out more and apply

For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Gail Higgins on 01624 648800.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.

Additional information

Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Department will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you’ll be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.

A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.

We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment

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. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.