An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced Primary School Classroom Assistant to join the Willunga Waldorf School at the earliest opportunity.About UsWillunga Waldorf School is a thriving, contemporary, independent K to 12 school nestled in the beautiful Southern Vales of South Australia, close to magnificent coastline and surrounded by vines and almond groves.
It is situated on the edge of the rural township of Willunga, fifty minutes' drive from the city of Adelaide.
Here you will find an educational community where the potential of each one is supported through the strength of many.In 2024, the school began the process of dual streaming and embarked on an exciting journey of growth.About YouThe successful applicant will have a genuine interest in and warmth for assisting children in a Waldorf classroom setting.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a good observer and listener, and able to follow the teacher's methodology.
With your positive outlook and general attitude, you are willing and able to find ways of meeting and supporting each child where they are at.About the RoleAs a classroom assistant in the primary school, you will assist the Class and Specialist Teachers in creating an inclusive, supportive, and creative learning environment for the children, and in particular for children with additional learning support needs.
You will also support teachers with the successful transition of any students joining WWS from another school.The primary focus of this position will be providing learning support in the upper primary school years (classes 4-7).Key Selection CriteriaExcellent interpersonal skills with childrenExperience and interest in working with students with additional learning needsKnowledge or an understanding of the Rudolf Steiner CurriculumAbility to find ways of meeting an individual's needs that workGood observer and listenerAbility to use initiative and to accept guidance and feedbackExcellent time management and personal organizational skillsExperience in working with neuro-diverse children, or commitment to learn as requiredAbility to adhere to the confidentiality requirements of a school environmentMust have full working rights in AustraliaCertificate III in Education Support, or comparable diploma or Higher Degree, or equivalent professional experienceCurrent SA Working with Children CheckCurrent RRHAN-EC training certificateCurrent Provide First Aid in an Education and Care setting certificateWhat We OfferWillunga Waldorf School offers an exciting, supportive and rewarding environment to work.
We love what we do, and this shines through in our relationships with students, parents, colleagues and visitors alike.Creativity, innovation and contemporary expressions of Steiner principles are encouraged throughout all areas of the School's life, and the School's physical environment inspires comfort, joy and connection.This is a part-time, fixed-term position of 15 hours per term week in 2025, with the potential of becoming an ongoing position.Remuneration is based on the current Willunga Waldorf School Enterprise Agreement.How to ApplyApplicants must address the Key Selection Criteria, provide a professional resume and contact details of three referees who have worked in a supervisory capacity.Please submit your full application via email to ****** by Monday, 20th January 2025.For questions and enquiries about this position, please contact Ms Antje Guenther via ****** or (08) 7232 1604.
#J-18808-Ljbffr