Learning Enhancement Aide - Junior School

We invite applications for the position of Junior School Learning Enhancement Aide, commencing at the start of Term 2 (20 April). The role is three days per week.....

Wycliffe Christian School is a Preschool to Year 12 co-educational Christian school located in the beautiful lower Blue Mountains. Together with Wycliffe Hope School, Wycliffe Christian School is an inclusive learning community in which families and their children are able to flourish as they make the most of their God given talents and abilities.

The Learning Enhancement Aide will work collaboratively with their team leader and classroom teachers to support the implementation of learning for students. The role encompasses supporting the full spectrum of learning enhancement, from additional scaffolding to enrichment tasks.

We are looking for committed Christians of an evangelical persuasion who are active in their local church to join our staff team. Applications are invited for the position of Learning Enhancement Aide (LEA) at Wycliffe Christian School.

Essential Qualities

• Be deeply committed to Christian Education
• Demonstrate a passion for working with children who have diverse learning needs and willingness to build relationships
• Demonstrate a sound understanding and willingness to engage with various ICT innovations in the classroom, including supporting students to work with various technologies
• Implement positive, person-centered behaviour support plans as needed, in collaboration with other relevant school and external staff
• Demonstrate flexibility in your ability to respond to current needs of students

Highly Desirable

• Hold appropriate TAFE or equivalent qualifications that reflect an ability to focus on and support student learning
• Experience working as an Aide in a school setting

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with class teachers and other LEAs to support students’ experience of strong learning outcomes and to assist in the implementation of teaching programs
• Assess students’ skills and learning requirements and provide feedback
• Collaborate with school staff to create meaningful and respectful strategies for learning
• Contribute to regular reviews of student Individual Plans
• Help students transition from one class to another, as applicable
• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Exercise judgement and initiative to resolve issues encountered in routine relationships with students in collaboration with teaching staff, demonstrating an ability to model strategies that foster a strong sense of belonging and respect
• Lead small group sessions at the discretion and direction of the classroom teacher
• Perform administration tasks such as preparing tasks/activities, laminating resources, photocopying, data entry

Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian Education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

To apply for this position, please download our Employment Application Form.

Submit the application to the school via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

For further information, please contact the school on 4753 6422.