Aboriginal Teaching Assistant (Section 50d)

Edmund Rice College in Bindoon is an agricultural college situated on 3500ha of farmland in the Shire of Chittering. The College is a small rural day and boarding school catering for 130 students from years 7 – 12 and approximately 45 minutes from Midland and Joondalup. Subsidised onsite housing may be available for successful candidates.

Aboriginal Teaching Assistant - Section 50 (d)

(Full time / Part time / ongoing)

Aboriginal Teaching Assistants will work alongside the existing staff, to promote the policies and objectives of the school for the benefit of its students and community.  

The aim of Aboriginal staff is intended to: 

• improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal students, especially in the areas of educational access, participation, literacy and numeracy, and retention and graduation. 
• improve connection between communities, families and schools; 
• provide role models for Aboriginal children and young adults; 

We are seeking an energetic and dynamic educator who is able to demonstrate:
- Support for the Catholic ethos within the school.
- Understand and demonstrate the need for confidentiality of information.
- Show initiative, work independently and contribute actively to a dynamic team environment and embrace the concept of continuous learning.
- Promote the inclusion of ATSI children in the school community.
- Support students within the classroom setting and provide pastoral care.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with staff and students.
- Be competent users of basic IT.
- Participate in cultural awareness sessions for students and staff.

You must have a current WWC card and Education National Coordinated Criminal History Check or the documentation to complete these if appointed. 

Desirable Qualifications (but not essential)
- Experience in Teacher Assistant position or similar position

Aboriginality is a specification for this position in accordance with Section 50(d), Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984.

Edmund Rice College encourages applicants to apply who have had past experience or who are suited to the role and are looking to begin their career in education. On the job training and support will be offered to any successful applicant.

Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, addressed to the Principal, including the names and contact numbers of three referees, one of whom must be the current employer.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Amy Mosquito (Principal) on 08 9576 5***. Resumes can be emailed to ***********@erc.wa.edu.au or addressed to Principal, Edmund Rice College, Locked Bag 1, Bindoon WA 6502. 

Applications close: 4pm on Monday 26 February 2024.