Casual Learning Support Assistant

St Philip's Christian Education; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Philip’s Christian College Newcastle seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support teaching and learning, helping students reach their potential in collaboration with the Classroom and Learning Support Teacher.

You will work with staff to deliver literacy and numeracy programs, assist with assessments, groups, and supervision, and contribute to a caring, Christian learning community compliant with Child Safe Standards.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian actively involved in local evangelical church
• Able to support development of social/emotional skills within education
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Has a current Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching staff to support student learning and engagement
• Assist students with additional needs in classroom settings
• Deliver literacy and numeracy programs for small groups under supervision
• Maintain attendance, lesson notes, and resources records
• Provide feedback on student progress to teachers
• Complete and submit assessment data regularly
• Support in Individual Student Programs and standardized tests
• Assist in supervising activities and playground duties

Skills

Christian faith

Office proficiency

Communication skills

WWC checks

Job description

Introduction:

St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:

• Christ first
• Serve one another
• Strive for excellence
• Do what is right
• Build community

For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions.

We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.

Description:

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This position primarily supports the teaching and learning processes of students to achieve their God given potential in all areas of learning in collaboration with the Classroom and Learning Support Teacher.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support student learning and engagement, including responding to student needs as they arise and helping to maintain an organised, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Support students with additional needs within the classroom, working individually or in small groups under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Deliver Tier 2 (strategic) and Tier 3 (intensive) literacy and numeracy programs for small groups of students, under the direction of the Learning Support Teacher and where appropriate training has been provided.
• Run small groups according to Learning Support Assistant timetable, maintaining accurate records of attendance, lessons/lesson notes, and resources used.
• Provide regular feedback to the Learning Support Teacher and class teachers on small group progress.
• Complete and submit assessment data to the Learning Support Teacher on a regular basis.
• Assist the Learning Support Teacher in maintaining Individual Student Programs.
• Deliver standardised testing and placement testing to individual students, where teacher qualifications are not required.
• Assist with supervision of Disability Adjustments/Disability Provisions for NAPLAN and other exams.
• Assist in supervising activities such as connect groups, chapel, extra-curricular activities and playground duties, as directed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Committed Christian who is actively involved in their local evangelical Christian church.
• Has adequate understanding of the development of social/emotional skills and how to embed specific strategies within the educative process.
• Possesses excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and is proactive in learning new technologies for education support.
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Has a current Working with Children Check.

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:

• Displays discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.
• Positive, self-directed, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to follow policies and procedures regarding students who exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Adequate understanding of the development of social/emotional skills and how to embed specific strategies within the educative process.
• Demonstrates adaptability and resilience with a mindset for continuous personal improvement.
• Demonstrates pedagogical expertise and continuously pursues professional development.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team, and effective conflict resolution skills and practices.
• Manages work based on priorities in a calm and methodical approach.

WE’LL PARTNER WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY

As a member of the St Philip’s team, we are committed to advancing your God-given purpose and potential by supporting your personal and professional growth, while approaching the changing needs of the future with confidence and ingenuity.

Note:

All SPCC employees are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment. They are also committed to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards and strictly complies with work health safety standards