Learning Support Assistant
Communities@Work Galilee School
Canberra
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Beginning of Term 2 2020
Job overview
Galilee School - Learning Support Assistant
About Communities@Work
Established and developed in Canberra, Communities@Work is a local organisation that understands local needs. With nearly 40 years of experience, we provide a wide range of services across the entire Australian Capital Territory and also serve clients in the Greater Capital Region.
About Galilee School
Communities@Work, Galilee School is a registered, independent secondary school designed specifically for disengaged and vulnerable young people in years 7-10 in the ACT and surrounding areas for whom the mainstream schooling environment has struggled to deliver positive learning outcomes. Galilee School offers a supportive and flexible learning program that aims to meet the individual needs of students.
About the role
Due to growth of Galilee School across two campuses and the successful implementation of Learning Support Assistants, Galilee School is looking to increase their support team within the school. Under guidance and support of the Head of Teaching and Learning, Learning Support Assistants (LSA) work alongside teachers to support the education of all students or at other times specific students including those with special learning needs. LSAs work as part of the Galilee School team to implement lessons and programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum and the Galilee School Student Support Framework, in addition to supporting the students in their day to day studies and activities at Galilee School.
Duties
- To work in consultation with teachers/staff, to support instruction to students in specific areas, e.g. literacy & numeracy tasks, social skills, specialist subjects.
- Act as a liaison with the classroom teacher(s) for the purpose of ensuring the implementation and evaluation of the established Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of an assigned student.
- Using equipment and materials, prepare or assist in creation of curriculum support materials or assist students in the preparation of materials, e.g. iPad, conducting science experiments, audio visual recording, and document preparation on computers.
- To assist with managing student learning and/or behaviour.
- To liaise directly with teachers regarding student progress.
- To meet with the Head of Teaching and Learning regarding student progress on a regular basis.
- Maintain records as determined by the Head of Teaching and Learning
- Participate in the pastoral care, sport, co-curricular, playground supervision, parent nights, and other programs of the School.
- Other duties as specified in the Position Description, Please note Learning Support Assistants (LSA) are not responsible for planning programs or assessing student outcomes or asked to accept sole responsibility for supervision of students e.g. in classroom, yard duty or excursions.
Skills and Experience
- Relevant qualification in Education Support
- Experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting.
- Familiar with some targeted intervention strategies and learning programs.
- Demonstrate an aptitude, experience or qualification for this position.
- Ability to communicate with diverse audiences which include staff, parents and the wider community
- High level interpersonal skills and cooperative work practices and the ability to contribute to a positive and cohesive team
- Willingness to adhere to, and work within, the strategic vision, direction, and philosophy of Communities@Work Galilee School
- Maintain current 'Working with Vulnerable People' registration
Desirable
- Personal experience of collaborative practices in a similar school environment and a sound knowledge of learning and pedagogy for a similar student cohort
- Demonstrated understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support Framework, Restorative Practices and/or other related best practice models
- Current driver's licence
- Current First Aid certificate
Benefits
- Do good, feel good with Communities@Work
- Healthy activity reimbursements
- Career progression opportunities
- Employer funded training opportunities
- Salary packaging options available
How to Apply
Contact Michelle Napier, Manager, Recruitment on 6293 6545 for a confidential discussion.
Communities@Work encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, mature-aged workers, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for its roles.
Michelle Napier
02 6293 6545
recruitment@commsatwork.org
About Communities@Work Galilee School
- Communities@Work Galilee School
- 244 Kambah Pool Road, Kambah
- Australian Capital Territory
- 2902
- Australia
Communities@Work's Galilee School is a registered, independent secondary school designed specifically for disengaged and vulnerable young people in Years 7 - 12 from the Canberra region. Galilee School is classified as a Special Assistance School. As a Special Assistance School, it provides opportunity for the establishment of a positive learning path for those young people that have previously not thrived in mainstream education.
Galilee School offers a supportive and flexible learning program that aims to meet the individual learning needs of all students.
Galilee School employs a team of highly skilled educators, youth workers and support staff who are able to support students presenting with a range of learning abilities.
Galilee School provides students with a quality education in line with the Australian Curriculum and tailored to achieve the objectives outlined in each student’s Individualised Learning Plan.
The learning environments available at Galilee School provide a range of opportunities for students to engage with their learning and to explore individual interests and passions while upskilling social and emotional capabilities.
Galilee School operates across two campuses; one on Westwood Farm in Canberra and the second in Holder. The two campus structure enables a more tailored approach to meeting the learning needs of students as they transition through the school and toward further education, training or employment.
To increase the education and employment opportunities for students, Galilee School also provides training, skill development and job ready support for students transitioning to the workforce or to further educational opportunities.
The individual education needs of all students are met via a flexible support model that is learner centred; strengths based; relationship driven and restorative. The program provided by Galilee School builds and develops long-term resilience and resourcefulness in the young people attending the school.
Students leave Galilee School with a heightened sense of respect for themselves and for others as well as having increased levels of self confidence. Galilee school seeks to inspire young people to realise their full potential by developing and utilising their unique talents and capabilities; by aiding students to find a sense of purpose and value in themselves as productive and worthwhile members of our community.
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