AddressAbout the Role:
Are you an experiences Secondary Learning Support person looking for a new and rewarding challenge? Tradewind have partnered with a well-respected Christian college in Melbourne's West offering a part time or full-time position starting from now.
Work within secondary years 7-9 dedicated to supporting students academically, assist with planning and modelling, taking small groups of students on a needs basis and contributing to the success of this cohort, from now until the end of the year with possible 2025 opportunities.
If you have Secondary LSO experience in Australia and have a passion for working with Secondary students across all subject areas, we would love to hear from you!
Key duties:
- Providing support to teachers by assisting with classroom management, lesson preparation, and instructional activities.
- Work with small groups of students, providing one-on-one assistance, or helping to implement differentiated instruction strategies.
- Monitor students during lunch breaks, recess, and other non-instructional times to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Implement behaviour management techniques to address disruptive behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
- Provide additional support to students who may require special accommodations or interventions due to learning disabilities, behavioural challenges, or other needs.
- Assist with the administration of assessments and tracking student progress to identify areas where additional support may be needed.
- Encourage positive behaviour and student engagement through praise, encouragement, and reinforcement of desired behaviours.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other support staff to develop and implement strategies for meeting the diverse needs of students in a challenging school environment.
- Uphold Christian values of integrity, faith, respect, service, forgiveness and compassion in every interaction with students, teachers and the wider community.
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of Secondary Learning Support experience
- Minimum Certificate III or IV in Education Support
- Full Australian working rights
- Christian/Catholic School experience highly regarded
- At least 1 church reference
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Full time or part time opportunity
- Commencement from now
- Contract till the end of the year with possible extension into 2025
- Working with students in years 7-10 across all subject areas/classes
- Join a supportive Christian faith-based school community
- Commence Semester 2- Term 3 in a full-time, ongoing role
- Receiving a salary commensurate with your demonstrated expertise, within the range of $55,000 to $71,000 (full time)
The School:
- Large campus for students from P-12
- Proudly Christian school with strong values and ethos
- Approachable management team and smaller team structures
- Well respected school within the local community
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
- Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
- Relevant and real information about roles
- No joining fees/other fees
- Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
- Interview tips and preparation provided
- Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-caliber teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren on Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0***
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
