Student Support Office / Teacher Aide

Position Vacant: Student Support Officer (SSO)

Full time, starting Term 1 2025

Seaview Christian College is an independent, non-denominational Christian College located in the city of Port Augusta, 322 kilometers north of Adelaide. Established in 2016, the College is one of 14 schools operated by Christian Community Ministries Ltd. The mission of Seaview Christian College is to provide Christ-centered schooling in an atmosphere of love, respect, peace and discipline which will encourage students to achieve their full potential for God.

Seaview Christian College is seeking a suitable person as a Student Support Officer (SSO). College staff are employed under the terms and conditions specified in the Christian Community Ministry Enterprise Agreement 2024, as amended from time to time. Staff will demonstrate a willingness to actively support the Christian aims of the College, demonstrate a strong commitment to the ethos of Christian education and be familiar with College policy, rules and expectations.

Position Summary:

The Student Support Officer role includes:

• Engaging students who need regular support
• Developing a professional relationship with SCC teaching staff
• Supporting students to understand and complete tasks
• Providing support to teaching staff by preparing and packing up classroom equipment
• Creating resources and other administrative tasks

Specific responsibilities include:

• Build rapport with teacher and students
• Work effectively with students, teachers and other colleagues
• Assist implementation of educational programs
• support the development of literacy, oral language and numeracy skills
• Contribute to individual and small group learning areas
• Prepare equipment and materials specific to the student and classroom needs in accordance with class teacher directions
• Contribute to organisation and management of classroom
• Support student behaviour; deferring to class teacher/school policy and practices
• Support students with additional needs
• Contribute to the health, well-being and safety of SCC students
• Attend promptly to all requirements and any other duties as delegated
• Assist with the documentation of student learning experiences
• Respect and understand the need for confidentiality
• On request, document interactions and/or observations with students, parents, and teachers.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in working collaboratively and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A good understanding of the running of an Administration Office in a school environment
• Sound knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office software, including Outlook
• Ability to use EFTPOS machine, photocopiers, laminators and other general office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students
• High level of problem-solving skills that support working in a dynamic and developing environment
• Ability to handle potentially sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

Must hold the following:

• A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Provide First Aid (or willingness to be trained)
• Mandatory Notification (RRHAN-EC) certificate, for which the training was done less than three years ago (or willingness to obtain)

APPLICATIONS

For an application form, please contact the College on 0876252600 or e-mail office@seaview.sa.edu.au. Applications for this position must be submitted using the Non-Teaching Staff Employment Application. For more information about the College and working at a CCM school, please visit our website Employment | Seaview Christian College.

Applications for this position close on 31st December 2024. Please send your completed Non-Teaching Employment Application form including your resume and cover letter to:

The Principal

56 Seaview Road

PO Box 207, PORT AUGUSTA, SA, 5700

Email: office@seaview.sa.edu.au