Education Support Assistant

Penrith Christian School

ORCHARD HILLS, NSW 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.82 FTE)

Applications Close: 13 July 2022


We are looking for a friendly and competent Education Support Assistant (teacher's aide) to join our team for Terms 3 and 4. There is the possibility that this role may be ongoing in 2023 as well.

<p><b>About Us</b><br /></p><p>Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills, at the foot of the Blue Mountains. </p><p>As our motto suggests, we <i>Strive for the Highest</i> in everything we do and represent. At PCS, we value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency in our learning framework, pastoral care and wellbeing approach and drive for academic and personal excellence.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><b>About the Position </b></p><p>As the Education Support Assistant you will contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers to provide effective support for students who have been identified by the Education Support Coordinator, teachers, parents or other professionals as children with special needs or disabilities. </p><p>The Education Support Assistant is accountable to, and under the authority of, the Education Support Coordinator. As part of their role they may frequently liaise directly with teachers and Directors of Learning and Curriculum as they carry out their duties across different classrooms. The Education Support Assistant will carry a valued and respected role within the school and wider community. </p><p>This is a temporary/contract role commencing Term 3 and finishing at the end of Term 4 2022.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><b>About You </b></p><p>We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and collaborative candidates who are committed Christians, actively involved in their local church. </p><p>Along with Certificate IV or Diploma of Education Support and a current Working with Children Check, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:</p><ul><li>Experience in supporting and working with students with diverse learning needs. </li><li>Demonstrate a passion for working with children who have diverse learning needs. </li><li>Collaborate with teachers to implement Positive Behaviour Support plans as guided by the Education Support Coordinator and Wellbeing Section Leader. </li><li>Collaborate with teachers to implement literacy intervention programs and Individual Learning Plans as guided by the Education Support Coordinator. </li><li>Demonstrate initiative and flexibility in responding to student needs. </li><li>Assess students’ skills and learning requirements, and provide feedback as requested by the teachers or Education Support Coordinator. </li><li>Collaborate with staff to create meaningful and supportive strategies for learning. </li><li>Perform administration tasks as required by teachers. </li><li>Excellent ICT skills across a range of platforms. </li><li>Fulfil duties for playground supervision as allocated. </li><li>Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding student data and records. </li><li>Be accountable for your time by being punctual and adhering to a timetable. </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>Applications close 4.00pm Wednesday 13 July 2022 </b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>How to apply </b></p><p>Visit the PCS website <a href="www.pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment</a> to complete the Employment Application form. Please email your application and certified supporting documents to <a href="hr&#64;pcs.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">hr&#64;pcs.nsw.edu.au</a>. Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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<p><b>Only applicants who complete the official Employment Application form will be considered. </b>Visit the PCS website <b>pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment</b> to complete the employment application form. Please email your completed application and supporting documents to <b>hr&#64;pcs.nsw.edu.au </b></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p></p>

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