AddressMoriah College is a co-educational Early Learning - Year 12 Jewish Day School based in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The College has earned an outstanding reputation for academic excellence complimented by dynamic co- and extra-curricular programs.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to provide support to students in the classroom. This position is part time on Thursday and Friday until the end of the academic year.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work with children across from 5 – 12 years of age presenting with a range of educational needs.
- Assist students with high support needs in their learning program and life skills throughout the school day.
- Assist students in their transition around the school and in the classroom.
- Support student learning and encourage social integration both in and out of the classroom.
- Display discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity in relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the wider community.
- Meet the physical demand of the position which may include kneeling, stooping and lifting.
- Certificate IV in School Based Education Support highly desirable.
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role in a school environment.
- Have the proven ability to support a diversity of learners under the supervision and direction of teachers.
- Experience in an education setting.
- Experience with behaviour management.
- Have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Be a service orientated individual who shows initiative.
- Show demonstrated computer skills, including basic word processing.
- Have excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.
- A valid working with children check.
Why choose Moriah College?
- Salary above the Multi-Enterprise Agreement level.
- Excellent professional growth and development opportunities
- Additional leave for Jewish High Holy Days (in 2024 this will equate to 8 days of additional paid leave during term time).
- Staff wellbeing program including EAP support, annual flu shots, salary sacrificing opportunities.
- Discounted school fees (where applicable).
- Convenient location, a short walk from Bondi Junction bus and train terminal.
To apply for this position, you will need to be an Australian Citizen/Resident and have a current Australian Work Visa.
In your application, please include a cover letter and your CV.
Referees will be requested during interview stage.
Any offer of employment will be subject to background checks and child protection screening.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Appointment may be made prior to expiry of this advert.
We are not accepting applicants from Agencies at this time.
Moriah College provides a dynamic working environment where staff are valued, and students are committed to learning. All appointments will be based on merit selection without reference to the religion of applicants. An empathy with the Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School ethos is essential.
