Learning Support Assistants

Chairo; Leongatha; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chairo Christian School in Leongatha invites applications for Learning Support Assistants to work with students in Term 1 next year. The roles involve supporting learning needs within a caring Christian environment and assisting teachers with classroom activities.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith and may have qualifications or experience in learning support. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Qualifications and experience in learning support or related fields (desirable).
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a godly example to students and staff through conduct and relationships.
• Liaise with subject teachers about student and curriculum needs.
• Assist students with special learning needs in class, private study, exams or testing.
• Maintain records of learning support activities and programs.
• Attend camps and excursions with students if required.
• Prepare resources to support student learning.
• Provide general support to teachers in the classroom.
• Provide feedback to the classroom teacher on student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Learning support qualifications or related fields

Job description

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1,900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community. In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking the services of one or more Learning Support Assistants to work at our Leongatha campus, commencing in Term 1 next year.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and provide important assistance to the students and teaching staff in delivering high-quality care and Christian education to students requiring support for their specific learning needs.

Some key responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle
• Liaising with subject teachers about students and curriculum requirements
• Assisting students with special needs in the classroom and in private study, as well as exam or testing situations
• Maintaining appropriate records with regards to learning support activities and programs
• Attending camps and excursions with students if required
• Preparing resources to support student learning
• Providing general support to teachers in the classroom
• Providing feedback to the classroom teacher with regards to a student’s academic and social progress

The successful candidate/s will have the following:

• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Qualifications and experience in learning support or related fields (desirable)
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks. Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3 November.