Inclusion Assistant - SEIP

Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview is a Catholic boys’ school in the Jesuit tradition. Located on picturesque grounds in Lane Cove, this leading independent school delivers a holistic education for day and boarding students from Years 5 to 12.

The College seeks to employ a highly motivated, professional educator for the position of Inclusion Assistant full-time, stand down (term time only). The position is for a maximum term, commencing Term 1, 2027 for two academic years.

The Inclusion Assistant is responsible to the Special Education Inclusion Program (SEIP) Coordinator. On a day-to-day basis the Inclusion Assistant will work under the direction of classroom teachers and/or the SEIP Coordinator.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Providing assistance to individual students in school routines;
• Assisting individual students to access and engage with classroom activities; and
• Providing care and management of individual students who may be experiencing difficulties accessing the curriculum.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working as a Teacher’s Aide in a primary or secondary school environment
• Understand the requirements of working with students with additional needs
• Be able to provide support to professional colleagues
• Demonstrate collaborative practices and a commitment to working as part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate confidentiality, reliability and sensitively to students and their family
• Display empathy and compassion to the needs and abilities of students
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative
• Have strong administrative skills, IT proficiency and attention to detail
• Hold a current Working with Children Check