Cranbrook School is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join the Senior School Learning Support team, for a temporary role commencing from the start of Term 2 until the end of Term 4 2021.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The primary purpose of this position is to work with students from Years 7 to 12 who require support across a range of diverse learning needs and to support and collaborate with teachers to ensure teaching strategies are successfully implemented. Reporting to the Head of Learning Support, you will be part of the team with the key role of supporting student learning needs in an inclusive classroom environment, and fostering the growth and development of the skills necessary to become a confident learner and experience academic and co-curricular progress and success.
You will be supporting students in their classes; supporting students individually and in small groups with their organisation; delivering instruction one-on-one with a literacy and/or numeracy program under the guidance of a teacher; supervising individual students and/or small groups completing exams; acting as a reader, writer and/or support person for students during assessments and exams; and providing some administrative support.
ABOUT YOU
You will have an understanding of the educational, social and emotional needs of students with diverse learning needs, and experience or interest in a similar role in the education sector.
Selection Criteria
Experience with or interest in supporting students with diverse needs
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficient IT skills including competency in the use of learning technologies
Discretion in managing confidential information
A friendly, kind and patient manner
Reliable, adaptable and dependable
Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously with limited supervision
Holding or studying towards a Certificate IV in Educational Support, or similar qualification, or studying towards a teaching qualification will be highly regarded
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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