About this job
Location: Pearce, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary: $79,971 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Term: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Wednesday 25 September 2024
About Us
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
About the School
Sacred Heart is a dynamic school that is seeking a creative, energetic and committed Coordinator who can actively support the aims of Catholic Education and who can contribute to the flourishing of the children at Sacred Heart. We are particularly seeking a person who has very good interpersonal skills and who can collaborate with other teachers to achieve the best outcomes for the children.
About the Role
The Classroom Support Assistant Level 5 is a member of the classroom support team that plays a key role in supporting classroom teachers to ensure that all students with diverse learning needs can access and participate in the curriculum and activities to achieve the academic goals and social skills required for independent learning and confident participation.
This role provides specialist technical advice, direction, and assistance using skills and knowledge relevant to the qualification for this level, including but not limited to the supervision, training, and support of General Employees at a lower level.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice
- Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate initiative, liaise, and work collaboratively with class teachers to provide learning support for students.
- Assist students as directed by the class teacher, either in the supervision of the class (while the teacher focuses on student/s requiring support), in a 1:1 situation, or in small groups within view of a class teacher.
- Support students by listening, directing, explaining, reassuring, encouraging, re-directing, and reinforcing.
- Prepare specialised learning materials as directed by the teacher and as required to implement the class teacher’s program.
- Under direction, take students for their individualised education plans in specific areas, support personal care needs, and report to teachers on student progress.
- Work in collaboration with teachers to implement learning and teaching strategies for an individual student, group of students, or class.
- Take part in case-management meetings with teachers.
- Supervise groups of students other than in a classroom situation.
- Supervise students in non-teaching periods (including excursions and playground supervision).
- Support students in whole school activities such as sporting events and attend professional learning and staff spirituality days.
- Assist with selecting and preparing teaching resources that meet student needs and interests.
- Provide 1:1 support for children with additional needs as required:
- Toilet, wash, and dress disabled or other students.
- Travel with students with a disability.
- Assist therapists in their work with students.
- Plan teaching programs in conjunction with teachers.
- Prepare reports for parents in conjunction with teachers.
- Plan and prepare student assessment, reporting, and portfolios, including discussion of student progress with teachers,
- Research reference material for teachers to support programs for quality teaching and learning.
- Supervise, train, and support Classroom Learning Support employees at a lower level.
Qualifications
- Completion of Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support; or
- Third year or final year of study and completion of the practicum in a relevant initial teacher education (ITE) qualification.
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and/or Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registrations.
Selection Criteria
- An ability to assist in implementing an effective model of service to support teachers in the classroom.
- An understanding and appreciation of the learning and social needs of such students and their families.
- An ability to use initiative, discretion, and judgment in planning, organising, and achieving outcomes under time constraints.
- Capacity to provide specialist technical advice, direction, and assistance in the area of expertise using skills and knowledge relevant to the qualification for this level.
- Capability to resolve complex problems and coordinate work within their department.
Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
Application Process
Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the position description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position queries: Please contact David Austin on 02 6286 2443 or via email david.austin@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au