About this job
Location: Florey, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary: $68,825 to $79,971 (based on skills and experience plus superannuation (paid pro-rata for part-time appointments)
Start Date: Commencing Term 3, 2024 (start date negotiable)
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Wednesday 17 July 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 College
St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.
About the Role
The Classroom Support Assistant 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 College activities.
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
- Permanent contract
- 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
- Support students learning, working with individuals or in small groups, as directed by the class teacher This may include assisting to extend highly capable students and/or providing targeted support to students with learning difficulties;
- Plan collaboratively with teachers and assist them to develop and deliver effective teaching programs to address the needs of particular students;
- Assist the teacher with the preparation and maintenance of a quality learning environment;
- Assist the teacher with preparation for and supervision of students with disabilities in out-of-class activities, in class activities, on college excursions, during extracurricular activities and on the playground;
- Implement Personal Learning Plans, Transition Plans, or Behaviour Support Plans under the guidance of the appropriate Coordinator and/or teacher;
- Prepare and adapt specialised materials and resources as directed by the teacher;
- Motivate students and assist them to stay on task by listening, encouraging, reassuring, directing, explaining, and reinforcing practices;
- Promote independent learning by building confidence and self-esteem, encouraging and acknowledging initiative and independence;
- Assist students with class and assessment tasks by demonstrating, modelling, scaffolding, reading, explaining and/or scribing;
- Assist students with ICT and other augmentative or assistive technologies;
- Assist students with developing organisational skills;
- Supervise the use of specialised equipment and resources, monitoring student safety in potentially hazardous environment, supervising practical activities under the guidance of teachers e.g. elective subjects;
- Assist with mobility, personal care, hygiene and other medical matters;
- Record, observe and report on student achievement as directed;
- Provide administrative support to the Inclusive Education Coordinator;
- Communicate with the teacher and Inclusive Education Coordinator on matters of concern relating to individual students;
- Communicate with parents/carers about organisational matters as instructed by the Inclusive Education Coordinator;
- Attend Professional Learning as mandated by the College and/or CE and as deemed relevant by the Inclusive Education Coordinator;
- Carry out other duties as directed by the Inclusive Education Coordinator, Business Manager or Principal.
Qualifications
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration; and
- Certificate IV in Learning Support or Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support (Level 5.1); or
- Third year of completing a relevant teaching tertiary qualification (Level 5.1); or
- In the first or second year of completing a relevant teaching tertiary qualification (Level 4.1); or
- Certificate III in Learning Support or Certificate III in School-Based Education Support (Level 4.1); or
- 3 years relevant experience (Level 4.1).
Essential Criteria
- Completed or a have a willingness to complete appropriate qualifications in Educational Support;
- Experience working with children who have diverse learning needs. This includes highly capable students requiring extension, students with physical or cognitive disabilities, and students who present behavioural and emotional difficulties;
- A commitment to and understanding of the principles behind inclusive education practices, including the promotion of inclusion in the College community;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to relate well to teenage students and to work in teams with staff members;
- Demonstrated administrative skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, organize and meet deadlines utilising a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products;
- Initiative and the ability to handle a number of tasks concurrently, working independently and flexibly to adjust to changing situations;
- A sound grasp of literacy and numeracy, and confidence in the ability to support students in developing these skills sets; and
- An ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, 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
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experiences as outline 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-specific queries: Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au
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