The Friends' School, Hobart, Tasmania · 1 day ago
Access & Inclusion Learning Assistant - Senior & Middle School
Hobart, ND
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. They are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Assistant to support students in their day-to-day access & inclusion programs within the School, fostering a safe and engaging learning environment.
Education
Responsibilities
Ensure any child safeguarding concerns are reported through the appropriate mandatory reporting channels and contribute to a child-safe culture where students feel empowered to raise concerns
Support the delivery of classroom and Access & Inclusion programs under the direction of teachers
Provide assistance to students individually, in small groups, or within the whole class, addressing specific or general learning, emotional, and behavioural needs
Work collaboratively with Classroom and Access & Inclusion teachers, as well as other Learning Assistants, across a range of classes and learning areas
Contribute to the implementation of teaching strategies including one-to-one instruction, inquiry, cooperative learning, experiential learning, scaffolding, modelling, and worked examples as appropriate
Assist with general record-keeping and the updating of student notes on school systems under the guidance of a teacher
Undertake other reasonable duties in line with skills and responsibilities of the role as required by teachers
Procure goods within the School purchase order process when required, with authorisation from the relevant budget holder
Qualification
Required
Certificate III in Educational Support and/or equivalent experience or qualification deemed relevant by the School
Understanding of the 10 National Child Safe Standards
High level interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, and parents
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Competence in supporting classroom management and technical learning needs
Current First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain
Ability to work safely in a school environment and meet the inherent requirements of the role
Alignment with the Purpose & Concerns and ethos of The Friends' School
Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People registration (employment category) and a National Police Check (less than 6 months old)
Benefits
Free Employee Assistance Program
Annual flu vaccinations
Wellbeing initiatives
No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply)
Salaries are exclusive of super
Staff discounts on school fees
Paid parental leave
Priority childcare access
Induction programs
Social events
Opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation
Company
The Friends' School, Hobart, Tasmania
The Friends' School is a pre-K to 12 co-educational day and boarding school in Hobart, Australia.
Founded in 1887
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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