Learning Support Assistant

ABOUT NEWMARK PRIMARY - Making education meaningful

At Newmark Primary we equip our children with the emotional strength and practical know-how to contribute to and change their community for the better. So they can make a meaningful mark on today, and tomorrow.

We inspire children to be curious learners, empathetic thinkers and courageous doers through authentic learning grounded in real-life experiences. We immerse children in the world around them, showing them the problems and opportunities in it. 

We encourage our children to be bold – to question the status quo, to get stuck in and make their mark. Giving them the emotional strength and practical know-how to find solutions that propel positive change in their communities and beyond. 

Find out more about our unique approach to education by visiting our website or listening to this podcast.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Learning Support Assistant who has experience working in schools, supporting children with additional needs and assisting with intervention programs. 

• Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
• Time Fraction: Part-time (up to 0.8 across 5 days per week) 
• Contract: Fixed-term (with possibility of ongoing)
• Contract Dates: April/May - Thursday 12th December

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Supporting children with additional needs: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of a range of learning difficulties and how this impacts a child’s ability to access and participate in learning. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of strategies that can be used to support children with additional needs when learning and socialising.
• Build positive, professional and respectful relationships with children, staff and families.
• Use the school’s resources and procedures to support children with additional needs. 

Assisting with intervention programs:

• Assist in running small group intervention programs that have been planned and resourced by teachers.
• Keep observational notes on the performance of children in the intervention groups.

Assist with general support:

• Assist on outings. 
• Assist with playground duties and supervision.
• Assist with the organisation of school-wide events and needs as required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant will demonstrate capacity to:

• Be professional and respectful of others
• Be proactive and find solutions to problems
• Communicate clearly and respectfully
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Seek and use feedback to improve performance
• Have a certificate in School Based Education Support (desirable)
• Have a current Working With Children Check
• Have current First Aid qualifications

APPLY

Please email your cover letter and resume to *******@newmark.vic.edu.au In your cover letter, please tell us about yourself, your passions and interests, and what you think you could add to our team.

Applications Close: Monday 8th April 2024