<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Rouse Hill Anglican College (RHAC) is a highly regarded independent co-educational Christian school with approximately 1,600 students from Pre-K to Year 12. The College is committed to a professional, collaborative and supportive workplace for all employees. Located in the Hills District in Sydney’s northwest, the College has modern facilities, is very well resourced and can be easily accessed by car or the Metro Northwest rail.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties and responsibilities</strong></p><p>The role of the Learning Support Aide is to support student learning by working collaboratively with teachers as part of a team. This partnership aims to develop and implement strategies to allow students with disability and additional learning and support needs to access the curriculum in both their subjects and in school activities.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>working as part of a collaborative team to build strong pastoral relationships with students which support them to develop a growth mindset </li><li>supporting students in classrooms across all KLAs through collaboration with teachers</li><li>working with individual students on a 1:1 or small group basis</li><li>assisting teachers with modification / differentiation of programs/ assessments</li><li>supporting teachers implementing student IEPs </li><li>attending Faculty and Staff meetings and professional learning opportunities as required</li><li>assisting with the collection of data for the NCCD</li></ul><p>The successful applicant will be an effective communicator, with strong literacy and numeracy skills, and be able to perceive the needs of individual students in a class setting and take practical steps to meet those needs.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Contract</strong></p><p>The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi Enterprise Agreement (MEA). The MEA outlines employee salaries and their employment rights and responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Child Safety</strong></p><p>The College actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students and requires all prospective staff to be suitable and committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.  The College implements the <a href="https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-12/g_CSS_GuidetotheStandards.pdf?Embed&#61;Y" rel="nofollow">Child Safe Standards</a> developed by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. All College staff receive annual training in Child Protection.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Our Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Discounted school fees (where applicable)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Weekly staff devotions and prayer groups</li><li>Café and barista on site</li><li>Staff morning teas</li><li>Onsite car parking</li><li>Close to public transport</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>Submit your application by email: <a href="mailto:employment&#64;rhac.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">employment&#64;rhac.nsw.edu.au</a>. Please write <i>SS Teacher’s Aide Application </i>in the subject line to indicate which position you are applying for.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Applications must include:</strong></p><ul><li>The RHAC non-teaching application form (available on the College <a href="https://www.rhac.nsw.edu.au/community/employment/how-to-apply/" rel="nofollow">website</a>).</li><li>A cover letter outlining the reason for your interest in this position and how your skills and experience suit the role.</li><li>Current curriculum vitae.</li><li>Current WWCC number. </li><li>Your NESA teacher accreditation status and number (teachers only).</li><li>A certified copy of formal qualifications relevant to the role.</li><li>Applicants who proceed to interview will be asked to provide the name and contact details of three referees, including a professional referee and preferably a referee who can attest to the Christian beliefs and practices of the applicant. </li></ul><p>Potential applicants are welcome to contact the College to arrange an informal, confidential conversation with a senior member of staff about the role before they formally apply.</p><p>Applications close on Monday 19 August 2024.  <br /><i>Please note  that applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>