Junior School Student Support Assistant

Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school, committed to fostering global citizens by inspiring students from Pre-K to Year 12 to make good choices, self-regulate and be resilient as the foundations for academic success. The College is located in the suburb of Bruce, in Canberra.

Junior School Student Support Assistant

Permanent part-time, term-time | Commencing Term 2, 2024

Suitably experienced and qualified applicants are invited to apply for a permanent part-time (27 hours per fortnight) Student Support Assistant role in our Junior School.

The opportunity

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Student Support Assistant to join our dynamic, co-operative team, to provide a vibrant, dynamic and innovative educational program for our students in the Junior School.

About the Role

You will be assisting and participating in learning activities, preparing learning areas and activities, and providing individual assistance to students, particularly those with learning, physical, social, or behavioural difficulties.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:    

• A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
• Professional Learning financial support
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
• Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
• Salary Sacrificing
• Excellent resources and grounds
• Free onsite parking

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.

About you

The successful candidate will a passion for working with children and an active interest in inquiry pedagogy.  They will be a confident self-starter who enjoys building relationships with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of the College.

Candidates must:

• Have experience with children in a primary setting
• Demonstrate a passion for collaborative working as a member of a high-functioning team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience
• Work as a member of a team to support children’s engagement and success as learners
• Support the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, development of conceptual understanding, and the development of positive attitude
• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
• Be reliable and punctual
• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals
• Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Education Support or equivalent, or pursing a qualification in the education industry
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Passion for working with children
• Active interest in inquiry pedagogy
• Excellent communication skills

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/employment/. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applications will be assessed as received, and should be addressed to:

The Interim Principal, Andy Gordon
email: [email protected]

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.