INCLUSION SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

**Position Description**

Job Title Inclusion Support Assistant Commencement ASAP

Pay rate $29.82 per hour to

$37.36 per hour + casual loading

Job Type Casual

Website www.essington.nt.edu.au Location Rapid Creek, Darwin

Contact Tania Johnson hr@essington.nt.edu.au

**Context Statement**

The Essington School was established in 1989 and offers high quality childcare, preschool, early childhood,

junior and senior school programs. The school is parent-led, non-denominational and co-educational with a

reputation for innovation and high-quality learning outcomes at a national and international level.

The Essington School is committed to delivering a world class education built on a foundation of high standards

and respectful relationships. We foster a culture of excellence, underpinned by our school values and a focus

on achievement and wellbeing. In partnership with our community, we provide a comprehensive pathway

from Preschool to Year 12, ensuring our young people have every opportunity to reach their potential and

engage positively in the world beyond.

**Position Objective**

The Inclusion Support Assistant applies specialist knowledge and experience to provide targeted

support to students in accordance with their individual abilities. Support may be delivered within the

classroom setting and through individual or small-group interventions outside the classroom.

**Key Responsibilities**

Classroom Support

• Assist with appropriate student learning either individually or in groups
• Provide general assistance to students
• With guidance from the classroom teacher assist developmentally appropriate student learning

and support students in relation to their physical and cognitive needs as required

• Assist teachers and students locate resources
• Assist with supervision during recess and lunch breaks alongside a teacher
• Follow and help to implement the learning program
• Assist in the maintenance of a healthy and safe classroom and school environment and report any

concerns

• Ensure all interactions with children reflect the philosophy and policies of the school
• Understand and work according to the school’s policies and procedures

Teacher Support

• Provide general assistance to teaching staff
• Supervise students for a particular curriculum activity under the guidance of a qualified teacher
• Co-ordinate and organise students curricular work under the guidance of the teacher
• Assist in maintaining classroom discipline through the implementation of the schools behaviour

management strategies

• Provide support to students to achieve learning goals

Parent Support

• When requested by teachers, maintain contact with families/carers of children, to keep them

informed of the child’s progress

Team work and collaboration

• Work as a LEAP team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing

the development of effective practice with them

• Cover for absent colleagues where required
• Demonstrate, give advice and guidance to, or train other employees or trainees on own duties

when applicable

• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to students’ well-being
• Communicate and co-operate with relevant external bodies
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Operational Requirement

• Undertake other duties as directed by your supervisors or Business Manager

**Selection Criteria**

Essential

• High-level literacy and numeracy skills
• High-level collaboration, organisational and time management skills
• Positive promote the school both within the school community and in the wider community
• Promote positive home/school partnerships which support student learning and development
• Engender in students’ pride in and commitment to the school
• Demonstrate the school community’s values in all relationships and interactions with students
• Develop mentoring relationships with students
• Maintain and enhance a deep understanding of how students develop and learn

Desirable

• Certificate III in Education Support (or similar)
• First Aid qualification
• An ability to integrate and utilise ICT effectively within the classroom

**Appointment Conditions**

The employee must have the following

• Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) ‘Ochre Card’ - employment is conditional on

compliance with the Care and Protection of Children Act (NT) 2007, as amended, and the

accompanying regulations

• National Police Clearance, maintained for the duration of employment.

This job description is intended as a framework for performance review conducted by the Director of Music

who reserves the right to amend roles, responsibilities, and requirements as necessary to meet the operational

needs of the school.

Your performance and remuneration package will be reviewed at three months and again at six months

following commencement. These reviews may or may not result in a salary adjustment, at the discretion of

the Principal.

Superannuation Guarantee contributions at the current rate of 12% will be paid by the school in addition to

salary.

Applications must include a detailed resume and a one-page summary addressing your suitability to

the position.