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SalaryABOUT YOU:
You are a team player, preferring to work collaboratively rather, than on your own.
You are comfortable with flexible work practices and alternative curriculum delivery methods.
You love learning, are a supporter of people and celebrate inclusion, equity and personalised learning.
You are compassionate and have experience with supporting students who may have encountered barriers to learning.
You support teaching staff to meet the needs of the learner and enjoy assisting with practical and life skill based numeracy and literacy experience, both within and outside of the classroom
This is the casual Educational Support Assistant opportunity you have been waiting for; to change lives in a well-resourced, responsive and supportive environment.
Indie School provides students the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.
The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that our foundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to play. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, the students can enjoy some greater freedoms.
Core Workplace Objectives:
- Liaising with relevant teaching colleague(s) to discuss daily plans/student support needs.
- Supporting students engagement in learning, including tailoring learning resources and/or learning adjustments to suit the ability/interest/needs of individual students, as directed.
- Assisting with supervision of students in the classroom.
Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining up-to-date records of observations/concerns/interventions/incidents in the relevant file for each student, including
- Monitoring progress against and supporting achievement of Individual Learning Plan goals for each student
- Recording evidence of support and adjustments, as specified in Individual Learning Plan, for each student
- Supporting students in meeting school expectations.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for assisting students with positive school engagement
- Recognise and respond appropriately when a student exhibits disengaged and/or dysregulated behaviours (initiate engagement with / support of students)
- Demonstrate flexibility in daily practices
- Demonstrate appropriate Information and Communication Technology skills, including proficient use of the Microsoft suite, school network and internet
For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide:
- Annual National Police Check issued in the 2 weeks prior to starting.
- Working with Children Check for the relevant state
Remuneration:
- $29.31 per hour + casual loading and superannuation.
If you have any questions regarding the role
Contact: Kirstin Palfrey Head of School Sorell via email (kirstin.palfrey@indie.edu.au)
Applications close on 18 March 2024
