About the Role
We're looking for committed and compassionate Education Support Assistants to join our team to provide support to students in Years 7–11 with a range of learning needs. Working collaboratively with both students and their teachers, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, differentiated and engaging learning activities that help students to access the curriculum and achieve effective learning outcomes.
Key details:
* Opportunities available for a permanent and a fixed term contract
* Monday‐Friday, 8.20am – 3.20pm, term time only
* Provide classroom and individual assistance to students with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills
About You
The successful applicant/s will have:
* Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
* Commitment to excellence and best practice in education support
* Outstanding communication and relationship skills, marked by integrity and compassion
* Deep interest in and ability to relate to children and young people
* Passion to assist and improve the social, emotional and intellectual development of students
* Solid understanding of disabilities, including ASD, ADHD and dyslexia, and the impact these have on learning
* Ability to work effectively with students who have complex needs
* Experience working in a secondary school classroom setting
* Emotional maturity
* Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
* Strong IT skills across range of platforms, including MS Office
* Commitment to professional development and feedback
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience
* Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
* Current VIT / WWCC (Employee)
About Us
We are a leader of boys' education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co‐curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future. We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.
Benefits
* Extensive resources and facilities
* Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development
* Vibrant, collegial community of like‐minded professionals
* Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
* Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Easy access via public transport and onsite parking
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