LEARNING ENRICHMENT ASSISTANT - LORETO COLLEGE

About the position

The Learning Enrichment Assistant's primary responsibility is to work with the Learning Intervention staff in delivering learning support in both the Junior and Senior School which provides a learning environment that enables each student to achieve her potential.

The Learning Enrichment Assistant will support the LEARNING ENRICHMENT programs (both small group and individual). The specific areas of responsibility are outlined in the role description located on the Loreto College website: www.loreto.sa.edu.au

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines with competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to deal with a range of situations in a kind and sensitive manner, including the ability to respond to staff and student needs
• Demonstrated ability of working with students in the Junior and Senior School

Personal Qualities

• Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and communicate effectively and empathetically to achieve successful outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, that can be used effectively with staff, students and parents
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and proactive and also be an active and supportive contributor in a team environment

Essential Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Education Support or relevant qualification
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of software

About Loreto College

Loreto College is an independent Day and Boarding School for girls from Early Learning to Year 12.  It is one of many schools throughout the world directed by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary IBVM (also known as the Loreto Sisters).

To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established her first school for girls in Europe.

All Loreto schools in Australia share the same set of values: freedom, justice, sincerity, verity and felicity. These values are at the heart of our educational philosophy and shape our identity as a school.

Application Details

The position is a replacement position working 37.5 hours per week. The position commences on 17 June 2024 and concludes on 18 July 2025.

Please provide copies of the following documents:

• Address each of the Selection Criteria outlined in the role description (download from www.loreto.sa.edu.au/employment)
• Your Curriculum Vitae
• The name, addresses and full contact details of three current referees who may be approached.
• All applicants will be required to complete an Applicant Declaration Form for School Employees which is available on our website.  This form must be submitted with your application.

Additional Requirements

• Certificate IV in Education Support or relevant qualification
• Approved first aid training
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care certificate
• All applicants will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check and Catholic police clearance. Please attach any relevant certificates to your application 

Applications close at 9.00 am on Monday, 29 April 2024