Support Officer/teacher's Aide

Casual opportunity available in Frankston; a more rewarding job with a better work-life balance
- Salary packaging benefits, pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
- Whether you are experienced or new to the world of training, there is a place for you here at BRACE

**What can we offer you?**
- Salary Packaging Benefits, package up to $15,900 per year tax free for expenses such as your mortgage, rent and groceries
- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holidays etc.)
- Use of a pool vehicle or kilometre reimbursement for work related travel
- An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and family members
- Encouraged and supported ongoing professional development and diverse career opportunities
- Paid Parental Leave and Study Leave
- Medibank corporate health insurance discounts and discounts on gym memberships, whitegoods and solar packages

**About us**

Would you like to work with a successful, supportive and growing training team? Then choose to be a part of BRACE’s **#TeamPossible** where our clients are at the heart of everything that we do.

**BRACE **is a not-for-profit training organisation that has been operating for nearly 50 years, helping people find pathways from education and training into employment.

We are part of **Community Solutions Group** and **Endeavour Foundation**, one of Australia’s largest disability services providers. We provide supportive education, training and employment programs to a diverse community and have a rich history of inclusivity delivering person centred training to those who face barriers in training and unemployment; and that is where you come in

**About the Role**

As a Support Officer your main responsibility will be to support the educational and placement services being provided to students, it does not include teaching. You will support the Trainer/Assessor who will be delivering nationally endorsed Training Packages/accredited courses and/or customised industry courses.

The work will include supporting the Trainer and students in the classroom and/or assessing students in their workplace. You will also be assisting with placement activities, preparing appropriate resources and classes based on Training Packages.

**Your day to day**
- Support to the teacher by assisting with classroom activities, including preparing materials, distributing assessments, and helping students with tasks.
- Work closely with students, especially those who may need extra help, by offering one-on-one assistance with assessments, understanding concepts, or reinforcing learning objectives.
- Assist in maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment by implementing behaviour management strategies and offering support to students with behavioural challenges.
- Monitor students during various activities, such as class activities, practical placement and excursions, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting positive social interactions.

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Demonstrated capacity to follow Trainer/VET guidelines and supporting students with specific needs
- High level verbal, written communication, and organisational skills
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in relevant disability industry or as teacher's aide
- Proven awareness of understanding the issues encountered by learners with cognitive or intellectual needs, particularly adult learners.
- Certificate IV Disability or Certificate IV in Educational Support preferred but not mandatory
- Ability to engage students in a compassionate and understanding way; you are a true people person

**Additional requirements**:

- Right to Work in Australia i.e., Australian/NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa with permission to work - excludes visas with Temporary Work Rights
- A current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker's Screening Check, or the willingness to gain these clearances if successful
- Willingness to undertake a "Fit2Work" Police Check

**How to Apply**

To demonstrate your interest in this role, please submit a cover letter and an up-to-date resume. We look forward to hearing from you