School Support Officer - Aspect Treetop School - Ashford, South Australia

Aspect Treetop School

Ashford, SA 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 2 April 2021


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<div class="container"> <p style="text-align: center;" align="center">&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Australia's largest national provider of autism-specific educational services</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #ff0000;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Multiple casual employment opportunities available</span>&nbsp;</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>$40.85 per hour (inclusive of applicable loading + superannuation)</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Excellent tax effective PBI salary packaging benefits</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Based at Aspect Treetop School&nbsp;in Ashford, South Australia</strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect's School Network: </strong>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's&nbsp;largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 67 locations in&nbsp;NSW and South Australia catering to approximately 1,200 students.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="Default"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #221e1f; font-size: small;"><strong>About the School:</strong>&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect Treetop School provides placement for up to 66 students on the autism spectrum. The school caters for all abilities across the spectrum for students from&nbsp;Reception to Year 10 with plans in place to expand our campus to years 11 and 12.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the role:&nbsp;</strong>A challenging, rewarding and varied role making a difference in the lives of children on the autism spectrum&nbsp;and their families.&nbsp; Develop your knowledge of&nbsp;autism and specialist education approaches.&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT596/assets/12921454">Click here to view the Position Profile.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist in the implementation of student Individual Programs (IPs)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist with classroom programs, positive behaviour support and community access programs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist with the integration of students into more inclusive settings</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with school therapists, other professionals and families</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Skills, experience and qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Certificate or other relevant tertiary qualification desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with children who have a disability in a school setting</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience implementing IP’s</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of transitioning students into mainstream settings</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience&nbsp;with people on the autism spectrum&nbsp;desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Effective communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Current&nbsp;South Australian Working With Children Check OR Child-Related Employment Assessment&nbsp;(DCSI)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Reporting to Abuse and Neglect (RAN) certificate</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">First Aid Certificate desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Valid SA&nbsp;Driver's Licence</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:&nbsp;</strong>A competitive salary package will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free.&nbsp;This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay.&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT557/assets/12040017">Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</a></span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply: </strong>Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional.&nbsp;There is no closing date for this role, all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful applicants will be contacted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to:</strong> Aspect Treetop School on (08) 7326 0200.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><strong>More information about Aspect: </strong></span><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-size: small;">www.autismspectrum.org.au</span></a><strong><span style="color: #221e1f;">.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</span>&nbsp;</strong></em></span></p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>
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