Learning Support Assistant Traralgon Campus

Learning Support Assistant

Large multi-campus Christian school

Traralgon location

Part-time or casual position

Chairo Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school with 1900 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian doing this we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study careers service and life in general.

We are currently seeking the services of a Learning Support Assistant to work at our Traralgon campus commencing in Term 3 this year.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and provide important assistance to the students and teaching staff in delivering high-quality care and Christian education to students requiring support for their specific learning needs.

Some key responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice manner relationships and general lifestyle
• Liaising with subject teachers about students and curriculum requirements
• Assisting students with special needs in the classroom and in private study as well as exam or testing situations
• Maintaining appropriate records with regards to learning support activities and programs
• Attending camps and excursions with students if required
• Preparing resources to support student learning
• Providing general support to teachers in the classroom
• Providing feedback to the classroom teacher with regards to a students academic and social progress

The successful candidate/s will have the following:

• Demonstrated commitment to the schools Statement of Faith
• Qualifications and experience in learning support or related fields (desirable)
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Good computer literacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

The safety wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority. As part of our recruitment process Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including Working with Children and Police Record checks. Before applying applicants are requested to review Chairos Child Safety booklet.

An online application can be completed and submitted together with a covering letter and resume by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairos website ( closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August.