Learning Support Assistant

At Ivanhoe we focus on collaboration, innovation and the ability to foster creativity, independent thinking and deep learning through a variety of pedagogical approaches. Our goal is to provide students with the tools and opportunities to develop their academic capacity and to grow as young people of character.

Ivanhoe Grammar School seeks to employ people of character and we are committed to providing our staff with genuine opportunities for career growth and progression in their field of work.

About the Role

Our School is actively seeking qualified and experienced casual, Learning Support Assistant for our Senior Years team at the Ridgeway Campus.

The Learning Support Assistant at our School provide assistance with the educational program and work under the direction and supervision of the Individual Needs Coordinator to support students. This role works directly with students with a strong sense of empathy and care in our highly professional teaching and learning environment. The Learning Support Assistant must demonstrate a calm, caring and respectful manner and model the School’s Ivanhoe Learner values to a high standard at all times.

Your Everyday
Working closely with Teachers and Individual Needs Teacher(s), the successful candidate will:

• Be provided with growth coaching to evolve and improve their impact on student learning
• build respectful and trusting relationships with students and act as a positive role model
• motivate and encourage students to achieve their best and promote self-esteem and independence
• use structured learning activities that cater to different learning styles and adjust activities according to student needs
• support classroom teaching by employing effective learning strategies with individual students and small groups
• prepare and provide basic curriculum resources and materials and support the implementation of education and behaviour plans

About You

• Suitably qualified and experienced in Learning Support
• Valid working with children’s check (WWCC)
• availability on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays is highly desirable. 
• posses or be willing to obtain a First Aid Certificate (Apply First Aid HLTAID003) and Anaphylaxis Management Training (ASCIA eLearning VIC or 22300VIC or 10710NAT)
• excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with students and colleagues
• passionate about student and professional learning, with an interest in keeping up-to-date with contemporary teaching theory and its application. 

A Career with Us

• Fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school

• collaborative and compassionate team environment
• free onsite parking available
• access to confidential, independent EAP for support
• paid parental leave, equal opportunity provider
• award winning onsite café, offering healthy and seasonal meals.

Want to find out more?

Your move.

Further information can be found by visiting view the Ivanhoe Grammar School Careers and view the position description - here. For a confidential discussion please contact People and Culture via **********@ivanhoe.com.au.

Applications will close Friday 2 May 2024 at 5pm. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may commence prior to this date.
 

Ivanhoe Grammar School values student safety, including child safety. All staff are required to adhere to the School's policies and teachers are required to have a working knowledge and understanding of the Student Wellbeing Policy, the Health and Safety Policy, the Child Safety Code of Conduct and the Respectful Workplace Behaviour Policy. The successful applicant must hold a valid Working with Children Check Card or VIT registration. Recruitment and appointment of new employees is undertaken following completion of a formal application, interview and all relevant and satisfactory checks in accordance with Ivanhoe Grammar School's policies and procedures.