Education Support Specialist
We are seeking a skilled Education Support Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of at-risk students and their families.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and have experience working with young people. They will be able to develop and implement programs that support social and emotional wellbeing, as well as provide individual support and case management to maximise student engagement.
A strong interpersonal and communication skillset is essential for building relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders. The successful applicant will also have the ability to identify barriers to education and provide appropriate interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Student Support: Provide individual support and case management to at-risk students to ensure they remain engaged and achieve positive learning outcomes.
* Program Development: Develop and implement programs that support social and emotional wellbeing, including social skills or self-esteem initiatives.
* Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders to support educational engagement.
* Attendance Monitoring: Monitor attendance patterns and implement early intervention strategies in line with the school's attendance plan.
Requirements:
* Experience: Experience in providing individual support and case management to young people.
* Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with students, families, and community stakeholders.
* Program Development: Ability to develop and implement programs that support social and emotional wellbeing.
* Intervention: Experience in identifying barriers to education and providing appropriate interventions.
* Organisational Skills: Organisational skills to maintain accurate records and monitor student progress effectively.