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As an Education Assistant, you will work in consultation with the Principal and Teachers to design and implement activities that support the students at Communicare Academy to engage with learning and social activities.
This position will be offered on a Permanent Full-time basis, working 76 hours per fortnight. Based in Kenwick and various outreach locations as required. Salary dependent on experience.
Who Are We?
Since 2014, Communicare Academy has been providing a schooling option for students who need a flexible, adaptive learning environment. With small class sizes, education support staff, social-emotional development programs, personalised and flexible timetable options, excursions, camps, and wraparound support, the school is designed to help meet a diverse range of students’ needs.
The Academy focuses on more than academic achievement. It prioritises student wellbeing and ensuring students have the life skills necessary to succeed when they graduate. We create a safe, supportive community for all students where everyone is treated with respect.
We remain committed to growing a workforce that celebrates diversity and seeks to inspire and empower the people we serve.
While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Equality – remain at the very heart of everything we do.
Selection Criteria
- Minimum of Certificate III in Education Support or extensive relevant experience
- Ability to develop, implement and report on individual learning programs
- Working knowledge of disabilities, including, but not limited to, autism, dyslexia, ADHD, ODD
- Ability to work within a high functioning, highly skilled team
- Experience in engaging with, motivating and inspiring at risk, disengaged young people
- High level computer skills
- Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
- Unrestricted drivers’ licence
- Working With Children Check
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to be part of an organisation helping to create strong, safe, and inclusive communities
- Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
- Extra Leave - 5 days of extra paid leave per annum
- Paid parental leave policy
- Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents
- Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
- Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Flu Vaccination Program
How to apply
Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria. Applications close 17 May 2024.
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Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.
Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
