Job description
Our client is a not-for-profit organisation, with dedicated team that make learning come to life through hands on, practical education tailored to each student’s unique needs. The delivery structure supports staff to develop genuine relationships with a small group of students, encouraging creativity and curiosity, while nurturing individuals’ talents and interests.
The support teams includes:
This position is responsible for assisting students with varying backgrounds, abilities, and levels of challenge including complex behaviour and trauma. LSO’s work with teachers to assist in day-to-day classroom activities and special events. Literacy and numeracy support is enhanced by opportunities to engage students through their personal interest. LSOs are also encouraged to share appropriate passions with the school community encouraging diversity and creativity.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
The support teams includes:
- Teachers
- Well-being team with youth workers and counsellors
- Student engagement support
- Innovation, excellence, and curriculum development
This position is responsible for assisting students with varying backgrounds, abilities, and levels of challenge including complex behaviour and trauma. LSO’s work with teachers to assist in day-to-day classroom activities and special events. Literacy and numeracy support is enhanced by opportunities to engage students through their personal interest. LSOs are also encouraged to share appropriate passions with the school community encouraging diversity and creativity.
- Support and assist teacher with effective classroom management strategies.
- Participate in Peer Support Group (PSG) meetings and other Collage activities and events.
- Complete administrative task utilising student management system (Compass) including Individual Education Plans (IEP), attendance, student progress, incident and behavioural or other significant matters in a timely and professional manner.
- Build professional relationships with students based on trust and mutual respect (Strength based approach)
- Contribute to the safety of all students by adhering to the child safe practices.
- Small class sizes
- Not-for-profit access to salary packaging up to $16,000 and $2000 meals and entertainment.
- Rewarding role with a sense of purpose and community contribution
- Certificate in Education Support or be willing to undertake training, Youth Services, Community Services or equivalent.
- Working with children, Police Check, Current Drivers Licence
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.