Learning Support Assistant

Endeavour College

Mawson Lakes, SA 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)

Applications Close: 3 March 2024


Endeavour College is seeking to appoint a part-time Learning Support Assistant for the 2024 school year working 28 hours per week (over a minimum of 4 days per week with specific hours to be negotiated with the successful candidate). 

<p>This position will work closely and cooperatively with teaching staff to provide support for student learning in classroom, small groups, and one-to-one settings under the direction of the Adaptive Education Learning Leader and Classroom Teachers. Work will be predominantly with students that require additional learning support and/or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD), and will also have a strong focus on assisting with the implementation of our social emotional program.&nbsp;</p> <p>We envision a well rounded individual who is experienced and passionate about working with neurodiverse and other students with specific learning needs (Years 7-12) as they progress through their secondary education. Relevant theoretical knowledge of specific learning disabilities (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dysgraphia, Dyslexia) and their implications for approaches to learning, the ability to work with students in both small groups and one-on-one, along with the ability to support learning across a range of areas including numeracy, literacy and EALD.<br></p> <p></p> <p><b>Applications close promptly at 9.00am on Monday 4 March 2024. Click the 'Apply for job' button below to view a copy of the position description, and follow the prompts to apply.</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 the school's extracurricular program. Being able to actively support the aims of a Christian school is essential.</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' 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's about reflecting the unconditional LOVE of God by showing respect, compassion and kindness in our relationships.</p> <p><b>COURAGE</b> - it'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's about showing FORGIVENESS and acceptance towards ourselves and others with grace.</p> <p><b>HOPE</b> - it'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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