Learning Support Assistant

**LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (PREP - YEAR 6)
**REPORTS TO **Head of Raymond House (Year 2 to Year 6) Head of Blinkbonnie House (Kindergarten to Year 1)
**DIRECT REPORTS **NA

**KEY RELATIONSHIPS **P - 6 Learning Strategies Coordinator
Deputy Head of Blinkbonnie House / Raymond House
Blinkbonnie House / Raymond House Staff
Students***
Parents

**PURPOSE **The purposes of this role are: This position involves working with
individual students from Prep to Year 6, singly or in small groups both
within and outside class to support their learning. The Learning Support
Assistant will demonstrate exemplary communication and record
keeping skills, be a strong team player and enjoy working with others in
a team environment. They should demonstrate confidence assisting
students with learning and/or behavioural challenges.
Support of the School’s values is essential.

**ENVIRONMENT **This is a fixed term part time 0.57FTE position with the potential for an ongoing contract. Commencing Term 4 2024.
The hours of work are:
Monday, Thursday and Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 2:15pm

**KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY**
- Work as part of a team to identify student learning needs
- Provide one on one tuition or work in small teams with students
- Deliver before school literacy program
- Provide education, emotional and social support for identified students
- Keep accurate records for each student
- Provide appropriate support within the classroom
- Assist to develop and deliver Individual Learning Plans
- Provide feedback to classroom teachers
- Ensure that the diversity of all children, including (but not limited to) the needs of Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds, children with disabilities, and children who are vulnerable needs are met
- Other duties as directed

**VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
**Expected behaviours**

**CATEGORY**
Demonstrates personal integrity and strong work ethic

**VALUES **Behaviour demonstrates a team approach
Is open to new ideas and opportunities

**COMMUNICATION **Communicates effectively, especially with adults

**SCHOOL STANDARDS **Always focused on the needs of the School
Always respectful of others
Adds value to the team and the School
Complies with all school policies

**BUSINESS OUTCOMES **Understands how teams work and utilises the skills of team
members

**PRODUCTIVITY **Self driven and displays personal effectiveness
Manages stressful situations well
Displays sound problem solving and decision making skills
Possesses technical skills required to be proficient in the role
Shows critical reflection on own work

**CONTINUOUS **Reviews performance data to identify areas for improvement
**IMPROVEMENT **Considers the bigger picture when thinking about a problem

Understands and adjusts to change

**PLANNING **Demonstrates organisational skills
Develops project plans with clear process and outcome

**TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS**
- An understanding of the Lowther Hall context
- An appropriate study/qualification
- A current and appropriate VIT/WWCC registration
- Demonstrated understanding of a variety of academic, social and emotional challenges
- affecting students in Prep to Year 6
- An understanding of:

- Reggio Emilia approach
- Early Childhood development
- An understanding of child safe standards
- Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate - with a commitment to on-going training
- Current National Criminal History Record Check
- Current anaphylaxis management qualification
- Current asthma management qualification

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**
- Sound judgement with regards to people and situations
- Willingness to support the school values
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Time management and prioritising ability
- Initiative and resourcefulness
- Outcomes focus
- Team orientation
- Kind, friendly and supportive to parents, staff and students
- Decision making within level of authority
- Flexibility and ‘can do’ attitude