Learning Support Assistant (f/m/d)

Application Package: Learning Support Assistant (f/m/d)

Contract Start Date: January 2024

Employment: 30-40 hours

AMADEUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL VIENNA is a vibrant, unique and dynamic IB World School (EY, PYP, MYP, DP & CP) located in heritage listed buildings on a beautiful campus in Vienna. We strive to create a strong sense of community, which allows students to discover their talents during the education process. With a strong commitment to creativity and performance throughout the school, AMADEUS has a dedicated Academy of Music and the Arts. Our excellent boarding facilities host students from around the world as part of a school community of more than 50 nationalities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Learning Support Assistant is to assist in the identification, assessment, support, monitoring and evaluation of specific learning needs of assigned students, in collaboration with other school faculty and staff, recognizing and valuing diversity in the student population, as well as the interconnectedness of teaching/learning and pastoral care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPPORT AND LEARNING

·      Collaborate with SEN Coordinator and teachers to implement support for students with additional/higher learning needs

·      Assist in the identification, development and facilitation of support in order to meet the learning needs of students

·      Develop Learning Support Plans for students under the supervision of the SEN Coordinator, including teaching, learning and behavioural goals, strategies and evaluation criteria and sharing these with classroom teachers, specialist teachers and teaching assistants

·      Provide direct, explicit and intensive teaching for students with specific needs via in-class individual support and/or in individual or small group pull-out sessions

·      Where appropriate and in coordination with SEN Coordinator and relevant teachers and leadership staff, plan and implement necessary learning and assessment accommodations

·      Work across a variety of areas including literacy, numeracy, behaviour management, organization and social skills development, enhancing the development of confident and capable learners

·      Demonstrate knowledge and practice of child protection, GDPR and confidentiality policies, thereby promoting the wellbeing and protection of all children at school

·      Demonstrate well-developed teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills

·      Engage students in education programs

·      Maintain professional, positive relationships with parents/caregivers

·      Maintain strong working knowledge of educational theory and best practice in learning support

·      Embrace the school mission, expectations and development plan

·      Demonstrate commitment in areas of self-study, e.g., professional development

REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

·     Qualified studies in psychology and / or social pedagogy with emphasis in pedagogy

·     Already be a confident and enthusiastic person with experience in supporting children with special pedagogical needs

·     Strong command of conversational English

·     Experience in an educational setting

·     Resilience and flexibility

·     Superior attention to detail and enthusiasm for teamwork, with integrity and a strong ethic.

·     Willingness to work in an international scale-up environment and contribute to the company's success by acting as a competent partner

·     Valid working permit / permission to work in Austria

Desirable:

·        Have more than 2 years of experience working with children in a counselling environment

·        Experience in (an) international school/s

·        Additional language/s, in particular German

·        A teaching certificate or pedagogical experience

·        Valid First Aid Certification

WHAT WE OFFER

·        A welcoming and inclusive work environment with a sense of mission and community

·        Long-term employment in an international company

·        Ability to be involved in a variety of projects as well as community activities

·        The salary, depending on qualifications and experience, follows the current salary scale with a monthly gross salary of EUR 2.500,00 (14 times a year) based on a full-time equivalent

·        Complementary lunch during the academic year

HOW TO APPLY

AMADEUS International School Vienna follows international best practice Child Protection and Safer Recruitment processes. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening (police records) and appropriate pre-employment/reference checks.

The position will remain open until filled, early applications are preferred and encouraged.

Thank you for understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.