Learning Support Assistant

Endeavour College

Mawson Lakes, SA 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Teaching Subject: Mathematics , Science

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.34 FTE)

Applications Close: 28 April 2019


Ongoing part-time position, approximately 15-20 hours per week for 41 weeks per year (0.34 FTE). Hours of work may vary from time to time in order to accommodate timetables and student needs. A fantastic ongoing opportunity to join our team at Endeavour College, engaging with and supporting senior secondary students to improve their Maths and Science learning outcomes.

<p>Responsible for working closely and cooperatively with teaching staff to provide support for student learning in classroom, small groups, and one-to-one settings. Work will be predominantly with senior students that require additional learning support in the Maths and Science learning areas. </p><ul><li>Undertake a wide variety of tasks associated with classroom learning experiences (e.g. providing assistance to teachers in the preparation, implementation and supervision of students through the delivery of learning programs)</li><li>Assist student learning under the direction of a teacher</li><li>Apply personal knowledge and initiative to suggest modifications to educational programs to meet the learning needs of specific students, subject to the approval of the applicable teacher</li><li>Work with students in the classroom, small groups, and 1:1 in an independent environment</li><li>Provide administrative support to the department including setting up and maintaining appropriate (manual and electronic) confidential learning records for students</li></ul><p><b>All applications should be submitted through the employment page on Endeavour College&#39;s website (www.endeavour.sa.edu.au/jobs) using the online application form, addressed to Ms Heather Vogt, Principal and include:</b></p><ul><li>Cover letter, clearly stating the position you are applying for </li><li>Resume</li><li>3 referees (preferably 2 professional incl current employer &amp; 1 pastoral)</li></ul><p><b>Applications close 9am Monday 29 April 2019</b></p><p><b>A full position description is also available on the College website.</b></p><p>Endeavour College values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships with students and staff. All staff are expected to participate in school events and programs. Being able to actively support the aims of a Christian school is essential.<b><br /></b></p><p>Endeavour College aims to develop a culture where relationships are valued and members feel connected, safe and respected. This approach fosters an optimal learning environment to fulfill staff and students&#39; God given abilities for life and community. Core to this framework is a focus on Restorative Practice which emphasises working with Endeavour College community members to address behaviour and value relationships. It calls community members to make a personal transformation from a focus on the self towards a focus on others and the common good, and as such it reflects the model of Christ in terms of dealing with others. </p><p><b>The Endeavour Way is: </b></p><p><b>LOVE</b> - it&#39;s about reflecting the unconditional LOVE of God by showing respect, compassion and kindness in our relationships. </p><p><b>COURAGE</b> - it&#39;s about accepting that it takes COURAGE to own our behaviour, take responsibility for our actions and share our experiences with others. </p><p><b>FORGIVENESS</b> - it&#39;s about showing FORGIVENESS and acceptance towards ourselves and others with grace. </p><p><b>HOPE</b> - it&#39;s about resolving issues in a way which brings HOPE to our relationships and instils faith in our capacity to fulfil our God-given abilities</p>
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