Seeking – Prace College Education Support Worker

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About the role
Prace College is seeking an education support worker to work with at-risk 16-19 year olds for an 11-month contract, maternity leave position.

You will be part of a dynamic team passionate about helping students to achieve their goals through education. The role requires a dedicated professional to provide impactful and adaptive classroom support.

Responsibilities and duties will be across two campuses (Mernda and/or Reservoir):

• Classroom support
• Supervising and assisting students
• Administration, record-keeping and reporting
• Child safety

For more information, download the position description.

About you
Qualifications and experience:

• Certificate III in Education Support or similar (desirable)
• Minimum 1 year experience in an education support role preferably with students aged 16-19
• An understanding of trauma informed practice (desirable)

How to Apply
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications will be considered, and applicants informed if they have been successful in securing an interview, on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications can be submitted via seek. You will need to include:

• Your resume, and 
• Your response to the Key Selection Criteria (below), as a part of your cover letter or as a separate document.

Selection Criteria

1. Certificate III in School Based Education Support or equivalent.
2. Capacity to undertake education support tasks across a range of functions within a school environment and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
3. Demonstrated capacity to be an effective team member and to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff, coordinators and students.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in administrative skills, including the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
5. Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a small team
6. An understanding of working with at-risk young people and/or of trauma-informed practice.

As part of our recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process. Successful appointment to a position will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: National Police Check, Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, current and valid Driver’s Licence. All costs associated with safety screening will be at the applicant’s expense.

What we offer
At Prace College, we are committed to providing a supportive and flexible work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. We offer comprehensive remuneration, opportunities for professional development, and extensive team support.

Child Safety – Statement of Commitment
Prace College prides itself on being a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse. We recognise our legal and moral responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm. All staff employed by Prace are required to have a Working with Children Check card or VIT registration. See our Child Safety Code of Conduct here.

Diversity and Inclusion
Prace College understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact:
Amaya Munoz – Principal
Ph. 9462 6077