Classroom Assistant - Junior School

St Leonard's College; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 50 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St Leonard’s College invites applications for a dedicated Classroom Assistant to support Junior School students (Prep to Year 4) and teachers in creating a positive learning environment.

Under direction of the Classroom Teacher, you will provide practical student support, assist with routines, and help present and organise classroom materials. You will also support students during specialist lessons, events, recess and lunchtimes, contributing to a collaborative team approach.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Education Support or equivalent
• Genuine passion for working with primary-aged students (Prep to Year 4)
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Flexibility, initiative and proactive approach to supporting learning
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Current Working with Children Check or VIT registration
• Previous school experience is advantageous

Responsabilités

• Provide practical support to students and help establish classroom routines
• Support learning during class activities or with groups across Junior School
• Assist with presentation of the classroom and organisation of materials
• Support students beyond the classroom during specialist lessons, events, recess and lunchtimes

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Formation

Education Support qualification

Description du poste

St Leonard’s College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Classroom Assistant to support our Junior School students and teachers in creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

This position offers an opportunity for an individual who is dedicated to supporting primary-aged students (Prep to Year 4) and enhancing their learning experience.

As a Classroom Assistant, under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, you will:

• Provide practical support to students, assisting with establishment of classroom routines
• Support learning generally during class activities or by working with specific groups of students. This may include working across different classrooms based on Junior School requirements
• Complete routine administrative tasks and assist with the presentation of the classroom environment, including organisation of materials and displaying pupils’ work
• Support students beyond the classroom including during specialist lessons, special events, recess and lunchtimes

To be successful in this opportunity you will require:

• Qualifications in Education Support, or equivalent
• A genuine passion for working with primary-aged students (Prep to Year 4)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to supporting learning
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Current Employee Working with Children Check (or VIT registration)
• Previous experience in a school setting or similar role would be highly regarded

Applications will close Friday 30 October at 5pm; however early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closingdate.

St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Complaints and Concerns Procedure, Child Safety and Wellbeing Response and Reporting Procedure and associated policies available on the Collegewebsite.