School Assistant (Junior School)

Broughton Anglican College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Broughton Anglican College in Menangle Park NSW invites applications for a School Assistant in the Junior School to join the Learning Support Team. The role supports students with learning needs by working closely with classroom teachers and team members.

A Certificate IV in Education Support would be advantageous and a committed Christian ethos is essential. Applicants should hold WWCC and be able to work flexibly within a supportive team, contributing to holistic Christian education within the

Qualifications

• Commitment to Christian faith and active participation in a Bible-based church.
• Support for the College's vision of holistic Christian education.
• Professional conduct aligned with the College ethos and Code of Conduct.
• Ability to support student learning and development.
• Excellent communication and relational teaching skills.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance requirements in schools.
• Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Willingness to work flexibly within a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned education programs within the classroom and in small group withdrawal.
• Assist students in learning activities under the direction of the teacher and Learning Enhancement Coordinator.
• Support students with additional needs requiring one-to-one or small group withdrawal.
• Support students in learning responsible behaviour and social skills.
• Provide assistance and support to teachers and students as required.
• Communicate student progress and issues to the supervisor.
• Attend team meetings.
• Participate in professional learning.
• Assist in supervision of small groups of students.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Christian faith

Communication skills

Compliance knowledge

Teamwork

WWCC

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

Job description

Broughton Anglican College – Menangle Park NSW

Applications are invited for a School Assistant to join our Learning Support Team in the Junior School. Broughton Anglican College is a Pre Kinder to Year 12 Christian School in the Macarthur region and provides exceptional educational opportunities to more than 1,500 students. Staff enjoy an innovative teaching environment with supportive peers, students, parents and carers.

To find out more about our school and our employment opportunities, please visit our website.

The College is seeking a dedicated full-time School Assistant for the Junior School. The School Assistant will join our Learning Support Team, supporting students with learning needs by working closely with classroom teachers and other members of the Team. Experience or training in similar roles would be beneficial, particularly in the area of emotional and behavioural support of students in a primary school setting. A Certificate IV in Education Support would be advantageous.

Core Requirements:

Applicants for the position of School Assistant (Junior School) must demonstrate at a minimum that they:

• are a committed Christian, who is active in the life of a Bible-based Evangelical Church.
• support the College's vision of holistic Christian education.
• conduct themselves in a manner in keeping with the College ethos and Code of Conduct at all times, modelling Christian maturity to the College community.
• have the ability to support students’ learning and development and assist to ensure that the College provides quality Christian education to students.
• have excellent communication and relational teaching skills.
• have knowledge of relevant compliance requirements in schools.
• hold a valid Working with Children Check in NSW (WWCC).
• have a willingness and ability to work in a flexible manner within a team environment.

Core Responsibilities:

The School Assistant (Junior School) will:

• implement planned education programs both within the classroom and in individual or small group withdrawal.
• assist students in their learning activities in the classroom under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or Learning Enhancement Coordinator.
• support students with additional needs which require one-to-one or small group withdrawal.
• support students in the learning of responsible behaviour and social skills.
• provide assistance and support to teachers and students as required.
• communicate student progress and issues to the supervisor.
• attend team meetings.
• participate in professional learning.
• assist in supervision duties of small groups of students.
• undertake other duties as directed by the Principal.