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Senior Education Support Officer - Vision Support Service - Internal Only
22 April by Department of Education, Sport and Culture
Full Time (32 hrs/wk)
Job Description
About the role
Are you keen to learn/develop new skills within the field of vision support and make a real difference?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Laxey School and Vision Support Service (VSS) teams as a Senior Education Support Officer, providing tailored support to a pupil with a vision impairment. You will be supporting the pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development, ensuring their full inclusion within the school environment, and fostering independence.
Working closely with parents and colleagues alike, you will liaise between school and VSS, preparing materials and modifying resources so as to overcome visual barriers to learning, as well as supervising on visits and out of school activities. Joining a supportive and friendly team, you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills within this specialised area, with specifically allocated time and full training in the use of specialised ICT. Your enthusiasm and empathy will be crucial when working across key stages and supporting transition.
If this sounds like a role you would enjoy and if you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you!
A workplace that invests in you
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.
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?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at [email protected] (Head of VSS) or [email protected] (Head of School).
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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].
