CASUAL STUDENT SUPPORT ASSISTANT POSITIONS

Suitably applicants are invited to apply for a casual Student Support Assistant role in our Junior School.

The opportunity

We are looking for a confident self-starter Student Support Assistants 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

You will actively contribute to the education program by 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 in Years 1-6 in the Junior School.

Candidates must:

• 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 attitudes

• 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
• A current relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education, Education Support or equivalent, or studying towards a qualification highly desirable

 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.