Education Assistant

**South Coast Baptist College** is an independent co-educational school that serves families in the southern metropolitan regions of Perth and beyond by providing inspired, innovative and exemplary Christian education that is committed to empowering our students to reach their purpose.

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**About the role: Education Assistant - Special Needs**
- ** Employment Type**:0.6FTE (3 Days per week)
- **Contract Type**: Contract till end of Term 4, 2024, with the possibility of extension into 2025.
- Full Job Description

South Coast Baptist College is seeking a dedicated special needs Education Assistant for our secondary school, providing part-time support (3 days per week) during Terms 3 and 4, 2024. This role involves assisting students with special needs under the guidance of classroom teachers and school leadership, fostering inclusive learning environments and supporting the educational journey of aour secondary students.

**Position Requirements**:

- Certificate 4 in Education Support (CHC30812).
- Familiarity with diverse teaching and learning strategies.
- Effective communication skills with students and families.
- Commitment to building positive relationships within the school community.
- Understanding of the teacher's role as a role model.
- Adherence to occupational health and safety guidelines.
- Experience working with students with special needs.
- Creative and engaging teaching style.

**Essential Criteria**:

- To have a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.
- To actively be a part of a Church or Christian community and exemplify Christian beliefs, behaviour, and practices.
- To accept the College’s Statement of Faith.
- Build co-operative and supportive relationships with the board, principal, staff, students and parents.
- Work to ensure personal best practice.
- Ensure that decision making is based on fact and is impartial and fair.
- Model the use of appropriate and proper channels of communication.
- Always act in the best interest of the College and its ethos.
- Adhering to all policies and procedures outlined by SCBC.
- First Aid certificate is desirable.
- Working With Children Card.

**Closing date of Application: 31st August 2024**
- _South Coast Baptist College reserves the right to fill this position prior to the closing date._
- Covering letter
- Resume
- Copy of:

- Working with Children Card
- Relevant qualification certificates/academic transcripts
- Visa / Residency Status / Passport
- Driver’s licence
- First Aid Certificate
- National Police Certificate
- Pastor/Christian Leader’s reference