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Location: Fairbridge College Kalgoorlie Campus, WA 6430
Position: Full-time
Starting Date: Immediately
Fairbridge College is a small independent school that specialises in working with students in years 7-12 (ages 12-18) who are either disengaged or at risk of disengaging from school. College provides appropriate educational pathways through intensive holistic support and a flexible learning environment. We are currently looking for an Education Assistant or Youth Worker to join our team in Kalgoorlie.
Provide adequate level of support that will allow students to begin to re-engage with learning generally and in a nurturing manner.
Assist with maintaining order in the classroom/work environment by working with students with behavioural problems or working with counsellors already engaged with students.
Consult with other professionals regarding evidence of learning disabilities; drug or alcohol abuse; problems of social adjustment or child abuse.
Practice trauma informed strategies and techniques for working with youth-at-risk (i.e. Berry Street Education Model)
Triage high-needs students for psychological support or referral to external agencies
Deliver ancillary activities that complement traditional curriculum
Provide one-on-one tutoring in Literacy & Numeracy
Collect and collate student progress notes from staff.
Fairbridge College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and Working with Children’s Checks in accordance with this policy.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is found. The position will commence as soon as possible.
Fairbridge College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo Police and Working with Children’s Checks in accordance with this policy.
Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is found. The position will commence as soon as possible.
Email all applications to careers@fairbridge.asn.au
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