Job Description
The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by collaborating with teachers and student support services to provide support and guidance which assists students in their learning and development.
Key Accountabilities
* Assist teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs in the classroom
* Be aware of the Classroom Teacher's expectations of the students in the class and work with the teacher, actively participating in activities, intervening and encouraging students where appropriate
* Assist individuals or small groups, with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices, supporting the teacher with behaviour management and the development of social skills and classroom skills development
* Assist students with their personal organisation when required
* Respond to all students in the classroom in a warm and encouraging manner and build collaborative relationships with the students and respond to individual learning needs
* Participate in meetings, both internal and external as required
Learning and Teaching
Provide support to teachers in the classroom
* Assist the teaching team with classroom resources
* Work in partnership with teachers to support student learning which may include:
o General support to a group of students while the teacher is engaged in focused teaching
o Provision of personalised support e.g. mobility or communication support, where required
o Assisting students to complete tasks designed by the teacher
o Preparation of support materials and resources
o Support identified students with learning barriers, to engage in a range of learning activities
o Collect data for analysis by the teacher - anecdotal notes on performance of task, work habits, behaviour etc., provided to the teacher.
Inclusive Education
Assist individuals or small groups with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices
* Provide support to the Classroom Teacher with behaviour management and development of social and classroom skills of students
* Assist students with their personal organisation when required.
Pastoral Care
Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing issues under the guidance of the pastoral care team
* Work to promote self-esteem and assist with student social interactions by teaching them social skills and discussing with them their social behaviours as required
* Provide assistance with personal care as required which may also include mobility and personal hygiene
* Provide assistance with communication – including notetaking, taping material and using ICT to optimise the student's learning experiences.
Required Skills and Qualifications
The following qualifications are essential for this role:
* Current Working with Children Suitability Card
* Current Driver's Licence
* Able to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
* Cert III in Education Support
* First Aid qualification or willingness to complete
Benefits
This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive and flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.
Others
Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.