Educational Support Officer


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: AN DROICHEAD The Educational support officer will work to support the Irish language development officer in the delivery of An Droichead’s Irish language classes program and wider Irish language offering, in line with An Droichead’s mission and values. All Applicants will be subject to Access NI Enhanced DBS Police Check, Social services Vetting Check and a GP Medical Check to ensure suitability for the post. Only after all of the above is satisfactory will this post be secured.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the effective organisation of Classes and educational support, including adult learning, exam delivery and homework support for primary school children.
  • Support the recruitment and allocation of teachers.
  • Create, manage & handle bookings via Fareharbour.
  • Liaise with teaching staff and support a positive working relationship.
  • Submit payment requests for teaching staff.
  • Manage zoom account and allocate accounts to all teaching staff.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Have good basic Irish language speaking and understanding skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in a similar role.

Further Information

The Employer is: AN DROICHEAD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1760793
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work,Education and Training
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
19/02/2026
Closing date
31/03/2026
Worktime
Between 9am - 9pm, flexible

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