Education Assistant

Description:

At Ridge View SC, quality teaching and learning outcomes are at the forefront of all decision-making. All physical, human and financial resources have been prioritised to achieve the best outcomes for students. Through the high expectations and standards for teaching, students of all interests and abilities are guided towards their individual goals and encouraged to explore their potential.

Ridge View SC’s Vision is to be an exceptionally successful secondary college, which is a source of pride for the entire community. The college works in partnership with parents and the broader community in guiding, educating, fostering self-belief and inspiring our students to achieve their dreams.

Suitable applicants should embrace the College’s vision where All Students Matters at Ridge View SC.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
 

• Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
• Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
• Ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
• Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
• Ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.