Learning Support Assistant
An exciting opportunity exists for a Learning Support Assistant to join our team in the provision of in-class support to students
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Company: Federation Training
Location: Bairnsdale & Gippsland
Work type: Casual/Vacation
Salary: $28.48
Phone: +61-7-1574-5818
Fax: +61-8-3334-4048
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Detail information about job Learning Support Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Casual Position
- Fixed Term Contract until 21 December 2018
- Based across Federation Training’s Fulham and Sale Campuses
- Job Reference No. 18117
About Us:
Federation Training is a public Technical and Further Education (TAFE) provider of Vocational Education and Training. With ten campuses from Chadstone in Melbourne’s outer East across the state to Lakes Entrance, Federation Training offers a diverse range of programs and specially designed learning environments, providing students with the opportunity to get hands on and develop real skills and experience in the industry of their choice.
About the Role:
Based across our Fulham & Sale Campuses, an exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our team in the provision of in-class support to small groups and individual students. As part of this role you will be responsible for providing literacy and numeracy support to students and for with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. To be successful in this role, you will have a calm and caring approach, the ability to motivate students and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
The Role of a Casual Learning Support Assistant is to:
- Assist teachers in providing support to individual and small groups of students
- Provide support that is aligned to an individual learning plan which sets out learning targets to enable them to complete their programme.
- Use routine supervision and care skills to support pupils, including those who have physical, emotional or educational needs
- Support the teachers in identifying the most effective resources for pupils with particular needs.
- Help create and maintain an effective and exciting environment of learning
- Keep the subject teachers informed about the progress and needs of students.
- Work as part of a team to ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour and personal development of pupils enhances learning opportunities and life skills.
To be Successful in this Position you will Need:
- A Certificate III in Education Support; or be currently enrolled
- Year 12 Certificate in English, Maths and ICT
- Previous experience in a learning support role in a tertiary setting
- Previous experience in the provision of support on a 1:1 basis
- Previous experience in working with students with additional support needs
Successful applicants must hold a current driver’s licence and will be required to satisfy a National Police Records Check and a Victorian Working with Children Check.
Benefits:
- Competitive Remuneration;
- Professional Development Opportunities;
- Access to Employee Assistance Program;
- Employment with Gippsland’s leading Training Provider.
How to Apply:
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below to be redirected to Federation Training’s website. Applications must be submitted online and include a current CV and address the Key Selection Criteria. No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.
For specific enquiries relating to this position please contact Sharon Miller, Learning Support Coordinator on 0438 605 582.
For assistance with the online application process please contact the Human Resources Department on (03) 5152 0724.
Applications close at 2pm on Wednesday 25 July 2018.