Education Support Aide – Foster Learning & Growth

Scotch College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive resources

Professional development

Staff wellness program

Salary package options

Public transport access

Onsite parking

Job summary

Scotch College invites applications for an Education Support Aide to join the Learning Support team in the Junior School. The role supports students with learning needs, including social, emotional, behavioural and cognitive challenges, working with teachers and peers to enable access to the curriculum.

Ideal candidates will bring strong communication, adaptability, patience and confidentiality, with qualifications or experience in learning support and child safety, and current VIT/WWCC and

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and values of Scotch College.
• Clear and strong written and verbal communication skills with clarity and compassion.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills with students and colleagues.
• Empathy to support development of social and emotional skills, including ASD.
• Relevant qualifications and experience in learning support and child safety.
• Current VIT/WWCC (Employee) and full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning of students with identified learning needs in one-on-one and group settings.
• Work with classroom teachers to help students engage and participate in learning.
• Guide and support student behaviour and the development of social and emotional skills.

Skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Empathy

Child safety awareness

IT skills

Organisation

Education

VIT registration

Child safety training

Learning support qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Scotch College invites applications for an Education Support Aide to join the Learning Support team in the Junior School. The role supports students with learning needs, including social, emotional, behavioural and cognitive challenges, working with teachers and peers to enable access to the curriculum.

Ideal candidates will bring strong communication, adaptability, patience and confidentiality, with qualifications or experience in learning support and child safety, and current VIT/WWCC and