Inclusion Support Assistant

JOB TITLE: Inclusion Support Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO:Principal
RECEIVES INSTRUCTIONS FROM: Class Teacher
PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist in the support and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs within the school
TERM OF CONTRACT: One year with possibility of extension
HOURS: Up to 30 hrs per week
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 19th of February
START DATE: As soon as possible

JOB DUTIES:

Supporting the Students

• To develop a knowledge of a range of learning support needs relevant to the school
• To develop an understanding of the specific needs of students to be supported
• To aid the student/s to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the classroom
• To establish a supportive relationship with the Student/s concerned
• To establish acceptance and inclusion of the student/s in the classroom
• To manage student/s as advised by the Principal and class teacher
• To use methods of promoting / reinforcing the students’ self esteem
• To ensure the safety of the student/s while in your care
• To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the student/s Individual Educational Plan [IEP]

Supporting the Principal and Class Teacher

• To assist the Learning Support Co-ordinator to develop a suitable program of support and then carry out the program, within the classroom or in a withdrawal situation
• To maintain the Supervisor’s system of recording and monitoring of students’ progress
• To provide feedback about students’ difficulties and/ or progress to the Principal and Class teacher
• To write reports about the student/s’ progress as requested by the Learning Support Co-ordinator
• To participate in the evaluation of the support program, with the Learning Support Co-ordinator and class teacher
• To help adapt/ find differentiated materials to enable student/s to access the class curriculum
• To report any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the Learning Support Co-ordinator, or if unavailable, to the class teacher

Supporting the school

• Where appropriate, to foster links between home and school
• To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the team
• To contribute to By-annual Review meetings, as appropriate
• To participate in relevant professional development
• To be aware of / follow school policies and procedures
• To maintain confidentiality about home- school / student- teacher/school work matters
• To complete any other task as directed by the teacher

Please send an application and your CV to: office@alicesteiner.nt.edu.au