<p>Lakeside College seeks a 0.625FTE student support officer / teacher aide commencing immediately. This role would be worked over a 4 day work week during school terms from 8.40am to 3.00pm each day.</p><p>Applicants must submit a resume demonstrating the following key selection criteria:</p><ul><li>An active Christian faith and a willingness to uphold the ethos of the Lutheran Church of Australia</li><li>A high level of experience working with Primary age students with diverse learning needs</li><li>Experience working with students with challenging behaviours as well as social and emotional needs</li><li>High level of understanding of diagnosed learning disabilities and relevant intervention strategies (including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder)</li><li>Experience in implementing and authoring behaviour plans, individual education plans and student support plans</li><li>Have excellent organisational, communication and information technology skills</li><li>Relevant qualifications (e.g. Certificate III in Education Support or currently in training)</li><li>A current working with children’s check or ability to gain one</li></ul><p>Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</p><p><strong>Application process</strong></p><p>Please forward a resume of no more than 3 pages including details of 3 referees, including one who must attest to the applicant’s faith and/or ability to support the Christian ethos of the school. Please do not apply if you cannot provide such a reference.</p><p>Applications must be submitted electronically to <a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;lakeside.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">recruitment&#64;lakeside.vic.edu.au</a>.</p><p>Questions may be addressed by the College Principal.</p><p>Mr Robert Tassoni</p><p>College Principal</p><p>Phone: 03 5941 7544</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:principal&#64;lakeside.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">principal&#64;lakeside.vic.edu.au</a>.</p><p><strong>Child Safety</strong></p><p>Lakeside College is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children’s best interests and in keeping them safe from harm. Lakeside College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a child safe culture.</p><p>For more information regarding our commitment to child safety and to view relevant policies, please visit our website.</p><p>As part of the recruitment process, previous employers of candidates will be contacted to confirm the applicant&#39;s suitability to work with children. Applicants who do not consent to this process will not be employed.</p><p>Once an applicant is appointed, they must:</p><ul><li>Be aware of, understand and comply with the principles of the Child Safe Standards at all times</li><li>Ensure adherence to the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and Policies, including the Child Safe Standards, and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with these</li><li>Undertake regular training and professional development in Child Safety and Child Protection during your induction and on an ongoing basis</li><li>Respond according to the College’s policies and procedures when interacting with children, taking all allegations and concerns very seriously</li><li>Be committed to providing a safe environment for all children, promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety.</li></ul>