Education Support Officers (Primary and Secondary)

Portside Christian College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Portside Christian College seeks Education Support Officers to collaborate with the Head of Learning Enrichment, delivering targeted learning support to individuals and small groups. You will build strong ties with students, staff and families while adapting literacy and numeracy delivery to diverse needs.

Roles include a mix of full-time and part-time opportunities with permanency potential. Commitment to the College’s faith-based vision and ongoing professional learning is expected.

Qualifications

• A certificate or diploma level qualification with previous related work experience highly desirable.
• South Australian Government Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid qualification – BELS First Aid training (HLTAID010) at a minimum.
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Training.
• Desirable skills/experience in literacy and numeracy intervention, targeted small group support, 1:1 support and primary or secondary experience.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Learning Enrichment to provide additional learning support to individuals and small groups of students.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Possess a flexible approach to teaching literacy and numeracy.
• Commit to the College Vision, Purpose, Values and Statement of Faith.
• Act in accordance with all College policies and procedures, including the Staff Code of Conduct, and the Staff Handbook.
• Develop and maintain positive, restorative and collaborative relationships with staff, students and parents.
• Actively contribute to the Christian life of the College community.
• Attend the annual College Retreat (compulsory) and other meetings, functions and extra-curricular activities as required.
• Participate in the College’s ongoing Professional Learning opportunities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate or Diploma level qualification

Job description

About the roles

Education Support Officers works collaboratively with the Head of Learning Enrichment to provide additional learning support to individuals and small groups of students. We have a number of positions available with both full time and part time opportunites with a view to permanency.

Key responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Learning Enrichment to provide additional learning support to individuals and small groups of students
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with students, staff and parents
• Possess a flexible approach to teaching literacy and numeracy
• Commit to the College Vision, Purpose, Values and Statement of Faith
• Act in accordance with all College policies and procedures, including the Staff Code of Conduct, and the Staff Handbook
• Develop and maintain positive, restorative and collaborative relationships with staff, students and parents
• Actively contribute to the Christian life of the College community
• Attend the annual College Retreat (compulsory) and other meetings, functions and extra-curricular activities as required
• Participate in the College’s ongoing Professional Learning opportunities

About you

• A certificate or diploma level qualification with previous related work experience highly desirable
• South Australian Government Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid qualification – BELS First Aid training (HLTAID010) at a minimum
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Training
• Desirable skills/experience in literacy and numeracy intervention, targeted small group support, 1:1 support and primary or secondary experience
• Ability to teach and engage with students who have diverse learning needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with students, staff and parents
• Effective time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload
• Ability to be innovative, enthusiastic and self-motivated

About us

At Portside Christian College, our purpose is to equip for life. We partner with families to inspire learning, ignite faith, care courageously and find a purposeful direction in life. Through a caring and supportive Christian environment, we seek to nurture each child to flourish. All of our staff are committed Christians who model Christ-like values and teach from a biblical worldview. They aim to equip students with the skills, knowledge and wisdom they need to face life’s challenges with confidence and faith.