Education Support

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay

Wellbeing support

Sanctuary Model

First Nations pathways

Community network

Job summary

MacKillop Education Caulfield Campus is seeking an Education Support staff member to boost classroom learning and student wellbeing in partnership with a Key Teacher. The role may involve working with students individually or in small groups, supporting learning and behaviour within the program.

Applicants should have a Diploma or Certificate IV in Education Support or equivalent, and relevant experience in residential settings is valued.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in residential work will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and current issues affecting Aboriginal children and families.
• Qualification by Diploma or Certificate IV in Education Support or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in the classroom and support learning in partnership with a Key Teacher.
• Co-regulate with students when dysregulated and assist with wellbeing.
• Perform a range of administrative duties to support learning in the classroom.
• Work with students individually or in small groups across school programs.

Skills

Residential work experience

Aboriginal culture awareness

Teaching strategies

Education

Diploma qualification

Certificate IV in Education Support or Special Needs or equivalent

Job description

MacKillop Education is a Catholic Specialist P-12 School that comprises of three school campuses; Geelong, Maidstone and Caulfield. It caters for children and young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream education. The students referred to MacKillop have a history and/or ongoing experience of trauma and their needs are complex and diverse; self-regulation is difficult for our students and this can result in challenging social and emotional behaviours.

We have a Permanent part-time opportunity available based in Caulfield, VICwithin our MacKillop Education Program.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This position is situated within MacKillop Education and based at the MacKillop Caulfield Campus. The aim of the Education Support position is to enhance the classroom learning and wellbeing of students, in partnership with a Key Teacher. Education Support play a key role in engaging students in the classroom, co-regulating with students when dysregulated and doing a myriad of administrative duties to support learning in the classroom. Education Support may be required to work with students individually and in small groups, across the school programs

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant experience in residential work will be highly regarded.
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
• Relevant work experience and a minimum Diploma Qualification, Certificate IV in Education Support or Special needs or equivalent.
• An understanding and commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation, including Sanctuary Commitments, as outlined above, and a capacity to represent MacKillop values as required by the role.
• An understanding of teaching and learning strategies and the ability to implement these as required.

YOU MUST HAVE A:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

WE VALUE THE UNIQUE KNOWLEDGE, PERSPECTIVES, AND CULTURAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF FIRST NATIONS PEOPLES. YOUR EXPERIENCE AND INSIGHTS ARE IMPORTANT TO US, AND WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CANDIDATES TO APPLY.

For more information, please contact:

Angela Alibrando at [e-mail]

WHAT WE OFFER:

• More money in your pocket - up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways - Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection - Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITTMENT:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.