AddressEducation Support Staff (ESS) - Part time .4 FTE/2 days
POSITION SUMMARY
The Learning Co-op Education Support Staff provide critical support to teachers, and children so that all our students can meaningfully engage in learning opportunities and social relationships during their day at Co-op. Each ESS is assigned particular students to support, while also providing general support to students Prep-Year 6 in response to the needs and priorities on the day.
Co-op Education Support Staff provide individual (1:1) learning, and support children to participate in group activities. This role requires someone who is attuned to the emotional and social regulation of the children, with a respectful and responsive attitude to the diverse brains, bodies and experiences that impact student learning. Our ESS team members enjoy a dynamic environment, are flexible and adaptive to the circumstances day to day.
Application process
- Please download and review the full Position Description https://www.learningcooperative.vic.edu.au/join-our-team before applying for the position.
- Email your cover letter explaining how your experience and attributes are well suited requirements in the position description and with your CV to ****@learningcooperative.vic.edu.au
- Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss the position and recruitment process.
- Working With Children's check required.
- If you have any questions, please email your name, enquiry and contact number to ****@learningcooperative.vic.edu.au and our HR representative will be in contact with you.
- Applications will be accepted in an ongoing capacity - please send in your application as soon as possible.
The Learning Co-operative is a small, independent and progressive primary school situated on 17 acres of beautiful bush land close to the township of Hurstbridge, Victoria. The Co-op focuses on flexible, child centred, play based and outdoor learning experiences to support creative and critical thinking skills in our students. The perspectives, experiences and interests of children are centred in the way we provide learning opportunities. We value and prioritise community connection, respect, diversity, well-being and a strong sense of belonging that underpins the way we relate with children, colleagues and families.
Child safe environment: The Learning Co-operative is a child safe environment. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. All school staff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal obligations, including the child safe standards.The school’s Child Safety Code of Conduct is available on our website.
Equal opportunity and inclusion: The Learning Co-operative values diversity, inclusion, and is an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. This includes people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
