Learning Assistant - Support Education (Yarra Ranges Shire)

Part‑time, Ongoing In a natural, sustainable workplace Billanook College aspires to provide an accessible, uniquely caring learning community in which students confidently create and navigate their own learning pathways. We do so with respect and appreciation of diversity, equity, justice and our place in a changing world. Our opportunity Billanook College has a part‑time (0.79 FTE) ongoing position available for a qualified Learning Assistant. A Certificate III in Integration qualification and at least two years’ experience working as a Learning Assistant in a Primary School setting is essential. Hours of work: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, 5 days per week during Term time only. Commencement date: by agreement. The School Billanook College is an independent, co‑educational Early Learning to Year 12 school situated in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The school has an enrolment of approximately 900 students and 160 staff. Our staff are instrumental in creating and maintaining our strong, positive culture. We know that staff perform at their best when they are encouraged by keen students within an environment of excellent behaviour. Students’ behaviour depends on many factors: a solid sense of self‑worth; good positive peer‑group friendships and connections; belonging at school and at home, and an awareness of their ability to succeed – particularly outside the classroom. Our Commitment to Child Safety Billanook College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of our students. The College has no tolerance for child abuse and is a child safe employer. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, which are available on our website. Billanook College performs thorough assessments of potential and existing employees in accordance with the legislated Child Safe Standards. The assessments will be used to ascertain whether the potential or existing employee is a fit and proper person and is suitable for child related work in a school environment. The screening process includes, but is not limited to, the checking of potential and existing employees’ qualifications, identity, references, VIT registration, criminal record and Working with Children checks. Billanook College is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and the principles of merit‑based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qeo5a