APPLICATION PROCESS
Learning Assistant
- Permanent Part-time - 4.5 days per week
The Principal, Mr Mark Bonnici, invites suitably qualified individuals to submit their application for the position of Learning Assistant.
The role of the Learning Assistant is to promote the College and Edmund Rice ethos by promoting current educational practices especially as they relate to the education of boys.
The Learning Assistant works closely with teachers and the Leader of LearningDiverse Learning in delivering educational programs that support the development of literacy, numeracy and oral skills in an inclusive learning environment.
The Learning Assistant plays a key role in supporting students and teachers in the effective functioning of a classroom through the application of a range of principles and processes designed to facilitate student learning in a caring environment.
Applicants are asked to provide:
1. A letter outlining reasons for your interest in the position (one page).
2. A Curriculum Vitae with two referees including current employer.
3. A statement addressing the essential requirements below (please limit your response to no more than four pages).
Essential Criteria
The position requires a person who:
• Has an affinity with and appreciation for the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and the EREA Charter Touchstones.
• Maintains a Learning Assistant qualification equivalent to or higher than a Certificate III in Education Support.
• Can demonstrate the ability to assist teachers in supporting student literacy, numeracy and oral skills in an inclusive learning environment.
• Demonstrates exceptional capacity to provide educational assistance to students with high learning needs
• Can collaboratively lead the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the College’s Literacy and Numeracy plan.
• Can demonstrate a creative and flexible approach to their work environment and conditions.
• Can demonstrate teamwork, collaboration, organisational, negotiation and communication skills whilst maintaining a high level of discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding and empathy for students with learning needs.
• Holds a current Working with Children clearance number.
Commencement Arrangement
The successful applicant will commence this permanent part-time position in January, 2025.
Applications are to be directed via email to the Principal at principal@stedwards.nsw.edu.au by 3pm Monday 25 November, 2024.
A position description for the role of Learning Assistant is available on the College Website www.stedwards. nsw.edu.au
St Edward’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people and are guided by the principles outlined in the College’s Safeguarding Policy and EREA Code of Conduct, which are available on the College website.
The Principal
St Edward’s College principal@stedwards.nsw.edu.au
ABOUT ST EDWARD’S COLLEGE
The College was founded by the Christian Brothers and has been educating boys on the Central Coast since 1953, and is governed by EREA NSW Colleges Limited. The College provides a wonderfully rich education which is authentic to the values which underpin the touchstones for schools conducted in the traditions of Blessed Edmund Rice the founder of Christian Brothers schools worldwide. These touchstones being: Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Inclusive Community and Justice and Solidarity.
St Edward’s first and foremost is a Catholic School which provides students with relevant and engaging opportunities to deepen their faith and spirituality. Students are encouraged to look beyond themselves
putting their faith into action. Through involvement in our social justice program students are challenged to become socially conscious, counter-cultural in their thinking and empowered to contribute positively to society through the promotion of inclusivity, justice and solidarity.
Our Aspiration Statement articulates the type and quality of educational experiences that we offer our students. We aim to provide students with opportunities to develop skills of critical and creative thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration, in a safe learning environment in which they are challenged, nurtured and inspired to be the best that they can be.
“A learning community in which young people are challenged, nurtured and inspired to be the best that they can be.”
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