AddressProvidence Christian College is a Co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with around 1050 students in Southern River, WA.
Providence Christian College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. We are passionate about helping students achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability through quality education and effective learning.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following position:
Education Assistant: Short-term Contract (Term 3, 2024)
Tuesday 16 July – 20 September 2024: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (0.93 FTE)
We are looking for an outstanding and passionate Education Assistant to work in a Year 1 classroom for three days per week and as part of our Inclusive Education Team for two days per week:
The successful applicant will:
- Competently and capably assist young students within the classroom and outdoor Early Learning environment to meet their learning goals
- Collaborate with teachers and other Education Assistants to provide an excellent education for all students
- Work with students in small groups to enhance their learning and understanding of the curriculum
- Demonstrate high levels of competency, creativity and initiative in lesson task preparation, tidying up and packing away and record-keeping where appropriate
- Demonstrate knowledge of and a commitment to Protective Behaviours/Child Protection education and care practices that ensure a child-safe learning environment
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral English communication skills
Demonstrate proactivity, adaptability, punctuality and reliability - Can establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and other staff
The successful applicant must have:
- An active Christian faith
- Cert 4 Education Support or equivalent
- A passion for supporting young students in an engaging and relevant way
- The capacity to work harmoniously in a team
If you can tick the following boxes, we would love to meet you to explore the possibilities:
- You are passionate about living out your Christian faith, and you are prepared to model, uphold and support the Ethos and Core Values of the College
- You have developed a variety of strategies to meet the needs of all the students that you support
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- You are deeply relational, friendly and open
- You are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure that your students are always well provided for
- You are committed to supporting College policies and procedures relating to Classroom and Behaviour Management
Additional Requirements:
- The successful applicant will be expected to complete the National Principals Child Safe Modules if not already completed.
- You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
- You hold a current Working with Children Card.
- You hold a Current Police Clearance
Excited by the possibilities? Fill out the College’s online application form today! https://www.providence.wa.edu.au/employment-form/
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00 pm on Wednesday 3rd July, 2024
Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website: https://www.providence.wa.edu.au/
