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Role Details

St Thomas More School is looking to appoint various enthusiastic Education Support Officers. With multiple positions available, each between 10 – 20 hours per week depending on availability across 40 school term weeks.  The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of co-educators and teachers, committed to working in partnership to provide individualised care alongside quality teaching and learning programs, to ensure students are given opportunities to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist student learning, including evaluation and assessment under the supervision of a teacher, of the learning needs of students by employing behavioural management strategies to ensure a safe, orderly and successful learning environment.
• Carry out a wide variety of tasks associated with classroom learning experiences (e.g. assisting teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising classrooms and/or intervention programs).
• Supervise and care for students with formally identified special needs including support for individual students or groups of students in accordance with Personalised Plans for Learning (PPL) as required.
• Participate in the evaluation of programs and student involvement and document student progress/behaviour in SEQTA as directed.
• Provide yard duty support to teachers in accordance with school procedures.

About You

We are looking for someone who can develop strong and positive relationships with students and who is passionate about shaping the learning experiences of every child.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Certificate IV in Education / Education Support (or equivalent) and/or relevant demonstrated knowledge and experience in a comparable role. Prior experience working in an education environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability working and communicating effectively with children. Experience working with children with special needs is highly desirable
• Ability to implement positive and supportive behaviour management practices and be a good role model for students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proven ability to develop a strong positive rapport with students, staff, and parents/caregivers and foster effective professional relationships.
• High level organisational and time management skills.
• Willingness to uphold and contribute to the culture and ethos of Catholic schools in general as well as that of St Mary Magdalene’s School.
• An active commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
• Continence Care Training is desirable.

About Us

St Thomas More School offers modern education anchored in the traditional Mercy values of service, courage, hospitality, compassion, justice and respect. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, arts, PE, and Auslan, our aim is to instil a love of learning.

As a community shaping our future together, we aim to collaborate through empowerment, create using critical and creative thinking and celebrate achievements on a community level.

Additional Information

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date.
• The successful applicant will be required to attain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).

The successful candidates will be required to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working with Children Check, E-Screen, Applicant Declaration Form, First Aid Certificate and RRHAN.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

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