Kadina Memorial School | Classroom/Disability Support Officer

Department for Education, South Australia; Kadina; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadina Memorial School invites applications for a classroom and disability support officer to assist teaching staff and provide inclusive education support to students with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. You will undertake classroom duties, support literacy and numeracy programs 1:1 and in small groups, and assist with clerical tasks to ensure the smooth running of the classroom.

The role emphasizes wellbeing, student engagement, and collaboration with staff, families, and the

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with learning disabilities or challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with students, staff and families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with classroom duties and provide learning support to students with disabilities.
• Support clerical tasks to ensure smooth classroom operations.

Skills

Inclusive education

Disability support

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Behaviour management

Job description

Kadina Memorial School inspires learning that both challenges and supports students, instilling a passion for lifelong learning, the desire to achieve, and the confidence to contribute as active, responsible members of the community. Guided by our values of Opportunity, Respect, and Excellence, and with a strong focus on wellbeing through the Berry Street Education Model and Trauma Informed Practice, we are committed to developing resilient, capable, and connected learners.

Our school proudly serves the townships of Alford, Bute, Kadina, Kulpara, Paskeville, Wallaroo, and surrounding districts. At the end of Year 6, students also transition to Kadina Memorial School from three local primary schools: Bute Primary School, Wallaroo Primary School, and Wallaroo Mines Primary School. This strong network of partnerships ensures continuity of learning and a shared commitment to supporting every student to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a classroom and disability support officer to assist teaching staff.You will provide inclusive education support to students with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours by taking on a range of school and classroom duties, including classroom literacy and numeracy programmes both 1:1 and in small groups of students. You’ll also support with clerical tasks to ensure the smooth running of a classroom.

Why choose us?

• Professional development and improvement are at the heart of our educational community.
• Collaborative team and supportive working environment.
• Forge meaningful partnerships with local community organisations and families.

What you will need:

• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with students, staff and parents from a diversity of backgrounds.
• Ability to provide effective classroom support and use information to enhance student learning and wellbeing, particularly in a 1:1 setting/small groups.
• Knowledge of strategies to support improved learning outcomes and wellbeing of students with learning difficulties, disabilities and / or challenging behaviours.

Ready to bring your brilliance to Kadina Memorial School?