Education Support Aide - Junior School

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

23h ago , from Is Recruit - Independent Schools

A special opportunity available for an outstanding Education Support Aide to join the Learning Support team in the Junior School at Scotch College.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Education Support Aide to support the teaching and learning of students with identified learning needs, including support for social, emotional, behaviour and cognitive challenges. The role works alongside teachers and students in one-on-one and group settings to enable students to access the curriculum and enhance individual learning outcomes.

This role requires excellent communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, patience, time management and organisational skills and to work with teachers, students and stakeholders across the School.

Key details:

• Contract role – 2027 school year
• Monday-Friday, 8.00 – 3.30pm, term time only
• 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

About You

With a passion for assisting and participating in activities that improve the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of students, you will bring:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Scotch College
• Clear and strong written and verbal communication skills, marked by clarity and compassion
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to engage with students and colleagues
• Passion to assist and improve the academic, social and emotional development of primary aged boys
• Empathy and emotional maturity to work effectively with students who have learning and/or behaviour needs, including ASD
• Strong IT skills, with knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity
• Relevant qualifications and experience in learning support
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current VIT / WWCC (Employee)
• Full Australian working rights

About Us

We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.

We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.

Key benefits:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development
• Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals
• Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
• Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.
Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.