<p>The successful candidate needs to be a welcoming, friendly, highly motivated person who is willing to show initiative and work collaboratively within a team. They need to be flexible being able to work with a variety of students and their teachers. They also need to have a passion for working with children with diverse needs, having a belief that all children can learn and succeed.</p><p>Special Requirements <br /> </p><p> </p><p>It is expected that the successful applicant will need to be:</p><p> </p><ul><li>    Committed to the values and ethos of the Catholic education system</li><li>    Must have a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check</li><li>    Highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic</li><li>    Experience working with students with a diverse range of needs</li><li>    Display effective communication and organisational skills and the ability to be flexible, proactive and resourceful</li><li>    Use initiative within the class environment to ensure optimal student support</li><li>    Able to work as part of teams of various sizes</li><li>    Self-motivated and able to work independently if necessary</li><li>    Have the capacity to cater effectively for a diverse range of learning needs</li><li>    Able to build positive relationships with children and assist in creating learning environments where all are valued and challenged</li><li>    Demonstrate an understanding of child safety and the appropriate obligations and behaviours when engaging with students.</li><li>A Certificate III qualification in Educational Support or equivalent</li></ul><p> </p><p>Applications to be made via email - ssmakman&#64;sdmelton.catholic.edu.au</p><p>This school community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</p>