Classroom Assistant - Primary School

Willunga Waldorf School is a thriving, contemporary, independent K to 12 school nestled in the beautiful Southern Vales of South Australia, close to magnificent coastline and surrounded by vines and almond groves. It is situated on the edge of the rural town ship of Willunga, fifty minutes’ drive from the city of Adelaide. Here you will find an educational community where the potential of each one is supported through the strength of many.

Closing date January 20, 2025
Location 1 Jay Drive, Willunga, South Australia, Australia 5172
Type Part-Time
Status Temporary
Contact Antje Guenther
08 7232 1604
hr@wws.sa.edu.au

About this job

We are now inviting applications for a suitably experienced Primary School Classroom Assistant to join the Willunga Waldorf School learning support staff at the earliest opportunity.

About Us

Willunga Waldorf School is a thriving, contemporary, independent K to 12 school nestled in the beautiful Southern Vales of South Australia, close to magnificent coastline and surrounded by vines and almond groves. It is situated on the edge of the rural township of Willunga, fifty minutes’ drive from the city of Adelaide. Here you will find an educational community where the potential of each one is supported through the strength of many.

In 2024, the school began the process of dual streaming and embarked on an exciting journey of growth.

About You

The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in and warmth for assisting children in a Waldorf classroom setting. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a good observer and listener, and able to follow the teacher’s methodology. With your positive outlook and general attitude, you are willing and able to find ways of meeting and supporting each child where they are at.

About the Role

As a classroom assistant in the primary school, you will assist the Class and Specialist Teachers in creating an inclusive, supportive, and creative learning environment for the children, and in particular for children with additional learning support needs. You will also support teachers with the successful transition of any students joining WWS from another school.

The primary focus of this position will be providing learning support in the upper primary school years (classes 4-7).

Key Selection Criteria

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with children
  • Experience and interest in working with students with additional learning needs
  • Knowledge or an understanding of the Rudolf Steiner Curriculum
  • Ability to find ways of meeting an individual’s needs that work
  • Good observer and listener
  • Ability to use initiative and to accept guidance and feedback
  • Excellent time management and personal organizational skills
  • Experience in working with neuro-diverse children, or commitment to learn as required
  • Ability to adhere to the confidentiality requirements of a school environment
  • Must have full working rights in Australia

For a full position description, please visit our website:  https://wws.sa.edu.au/our-school/employment-opportunities/

Essential Qualifications/Certificates

  • Certificate III in Education Support, or comparable diploma or Higher Degree, or equivalent professional experience
  • Current SA Working with Children Check
  • Current RRHAN-EC training certificate
  • Current Provide First Aid in an Education and Care setting certificate

What We Offer

Willunga Waldorf School offers an exciting, supportive and rewarding environment to work. We love what we do, and this shines through in our relationships with students, parents, colleagues and visitors alike.

Creativity, innovation and contemporary expressions of Steiner principles are encouraged throughout all areas of the School’s life, and the School’s physical environment inspires comfort, joy and connection.

This is a part-time, fixed-term position of 15 hours per term week in 2025, with the potential of becoming an ongoing position.

Remuneration is based on the current Willunga Waldorf School Enterprise Agreement.

Remuneration is based on the current Willunga Waldorf School Enterprise Agreement.