Teaching Assistant

The Currajong School is a Primary School located in Malvern East. It provides a positive and inclusive environment for children with social, emotional and behavioural needs. At Currajong, small class sizes ensure the children are well-known, and programs are tailored to their individual needs. We place emphasis on learning programs that develop academic, personal, social, behavioural and emotional needs to develop student independence.

The Currajong School's Mission Statement

The Currajong School's mission is to provide a positive and therapeutic school environment for children whose social, emotional, and behavioural needs are unable to be met within mainstream education.

At The Currajong School, we aim to work intensively with children to develop the learning and coping strategies which allow them to re-enter mainstream education with healthy self-esteem, established work habits, and acceptable behaviours. To achieve this goal, children are treated respectfully as individuals, given responsibility for their own behavioural choices, taught to be resourceful in solving problems, and accepted as valued members of the school community. Children are encouraged at all times to seek positive rather than negative ways of belonging.

We nurture our students to develop self-belief, and a growth mindset that empowers them to live an abundant and successful life.

The Currajong School is recruiting for a full time Teaching Assistant for the commencement of term two, Monday 15th April 2024. This position is for the remainder of the 2024 school year.

Join a dedicated team of staff, who have a passion for improving the learning lives of children by promoting Positive Behaviour Supports to develop resilient learners. A great opportunity for your professional and personal growth, in a learning environment committed to personalised, student centred education and collaborative practice.

About you:

• Working With Children Check
• Qualifications/experience in special education an advantage, or an interest in exploring this

Applications should be addressed to the Principal of The Currajong School and must contain:

• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Names and contact details of three references must be provided

Applications close 5pm, Monday 25th March 2024 and can be submitted to admin@currajong.vic.edu.au

Note: interviews will commence after all applicants are considered for shortlisting. The written application, interview and references will all be part of the process for appointing the successful applicant.

The Currajong School is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe School. All employees will be required to comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with The Currajong School's Child Safety Policies and procedures and the values available on our website.