Learning Assistant

Macquarie College is now inviting applications for Learning Assistant(s) for an
immediate start moving into 2025. There are roles available for Senior/Experienced
Learning Assistant who will take on some administrative responsibilities, permanent
full-time, part-time and casual roles.

Suitably qualified applicants with a desire to be part of a data-informed, collaborative
teaching team, which is committed to supporting students to achieve their personal
best, are encouraged to apply.

In collaboration with teachers, Learning Assistants play a crucial role in supporting
students with diverse learning needs within the classroom setting. MC is an
aspirational, future-focused learning community, where the pursuit of excellence is
nurtured in an inclusive, Christ-centred environment.

Macquarie College (MC) is an aspirational, future-focused learning community, where the pursuit of excellence is nurtured in an inclusive, Christ-centred environment. We are seeking committed applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds who have the disposition and skills to contribute to the achievement of our strategic intent to co-evolve a new exemplar of future-focused schooling that contributes to the transformation of global education. This role entails several key responsibilities:• Assessment and Responsiveness: Learning Assistants should be adept at using their initiative to assess and respond to students' individual learning requirements effectively. • Independent Work and Time Management: They are expected to work independently and manage their time efficiently to provide timely support to students. • Task Adaptation and Scaffolding: Learning Assistants must possess the ability to adapt and scaffold tasks as necessary to facilitate students' learning progress. • Building Relationships: Building positive rapport with both students and teachers is essential to creating a conducive learning environment.In addition to these skills and qualities, Learning Assistants should have a good understanding of the K-12 school environment, including familiarity with timetabling and an understanding of the NCCD. This knowledge enables effective collaboration within the broader teaching community.While prior experience in a Senior School setting is beneficial in interpreting complex curriculum for young people with learning needs, it is not a requirement. We value a diverse range of experiences and perspectives among our Learning Assistants.Furthermore, it's important to note that Macquarie College occasionally hosts school camps, and Learning Assistants may be called upon to support students during these trips.Such work will include the following dispositions and skills:1. A demonstrable commitment to working in the ministry of Adventist Education as defined by the Adventist Schools Australia statement on Special Character available from http://asa.adventist.edu.au/index.php/Resources2/Special-character 2. When supporting learning in regular classrooms (or like spaces): • Intellectually and emotionally intelligent with the skills and dispositions to deliver targeted programs and initiatives to support young people with a diverse range of learning needs. • Demonstrate initiative, under supervision, to contribute to the collaborative design and implementation of appropriate learning tasks. • Guided by a strong ethical framework, morally courageous and judicious in decision-making. • Driven to achieve best-practice learning and wellbeing outcomes for each young person, their families, their peers, leaders and the broader MC community within the framework of MC’s Strategic Intent. • A strategic researcher and creative and critical thinker with a demonstrated capacity to, under the guidance of the MC Learn Leader, collaboratively contribute to the ongoing adaptive build-out of a best-practice, future-focused K-12 learning programs. • Ensuring that their day-to-day practice as a paraprofessional educator aligns with the published expectations of the school. 3. When supporting learning in Design Labs (or like spaces): • Intellectually and emotionally intelligent with the skills and dispositions to work in a design lab space incorporating the use of multiple machines and devices (E.g., CNC routers, laser cutters, 3D printers, various hand and power tools and workshop electronics). • The capacity to work with various materials and techniques used in the production of individualised student projects. Essential Criteria:1. Guided by a strong ethical framework, morally courageous and judicious in decision-making. 2. Driven to achieve the best outcomes for the student, parents, staff and the broader MC community within the framework of MC’s Strategic Intent. 3. A strategic researcher and creative and critical thinker with a demonstrated capacity to collaboratively contribute to the ongoing adaptive build-out of a best practice, future-focused K-12 learning programs.

• Employment at MC is subject to, and inclusive of, the following conditions:
• Committed to child safety by providing a safe culture, safe operations and a safe environment. Only applicants with a Working With Children Check (WWCC) will be considered for this role
• A three- six month probationary period.
• Adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct.
• Relevant qualifications Teacher Aide Qualifications. (E.g., Certificate III in Education Support or Certificate IV in Education Support or other relevant qualification).
• Other conditions as determined by the terms of the Teacher Enterprise Agreement and applicable College policies
• Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Application Procedure: Applications and/or enquiries should be directed to Miss Claire McNamara, (Director of Executive Projects) and submitted via email to [email protected] • Provide a CV showing qualifications and experience, and the contacts of two referees in PDF format • Provide a 2-minute introductory video describing your personal qualities and motivations as a Learning Assistant, as an opportunity to introduce yourself outside of your CV. This can be uploaded to a platform such as YouTube and a link should be provided in the introduction of your supporting statement with permission to view given to [email protected] and [email protected] • Provide a written supporting statement addressing the following scenario: In a classroom environment you are supporting a student with needs. A teacher hands out work that is not adjusted, therefore inaccessible to the student. What would you do?