A General Education Assistant at St Marcellin Catholic College will undertake to build community as a priority. They should personally demonstrate the motto of Strong Minds and Gentle Hearts. Education Assistants are encouraged to actively participate in professional growth opportunities where possible. It is important that they are able to foster high-quality relationships with students to ensure that each student is treated with dignity and feels a sense of belonging. This position requires an individual to possess compassion, humility, patience, agility and excellent communication skills. Pastorally, Education Assistants should be aligned with a vision of restorative practice across the College, where repair and correction is just, kind and forgiving.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to the College Vision and Values underpinning the delivery of a Catholic education to students in the College community
• Actively work to promote the charism of Saint Marcellin Champagnat and the mission and life of the Catholic Church within the College
• Uphold the value and dignity of each person in relationships with staff, parents and students
• Welcome the community warmly and build a community where belonging prevails
• Work closely with the Educator in the support of students in their care
• Support the learning needs of students in a play-based learning environment
• Assist with or supervise small-group or whole-class activities, both indoor and outdoor
• Support the creation of resource materials and adapt the classroom environment, materials and activities as required
• Assist with observing, charting and recording student activities, skills performance or specific behaviours
• Assist with the arrival and departure of students, toileting and hygiene practices, and the general care and wellbeing of students, including minor first aid

About you

• A genuine commitment to living and promoting the Catholic ethos of St Marcellin Catholic College and its Marist Vision and Values
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care , or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Experience in an early childhood educational environment
• A demonstrated ability to empathise with and understand young children
• The ability to be patient, tolerant, reliable and flexible in the workplace
• A proven ability to work collaboratively with others, build trust and display integrity
• A warm, welcoming disposition with a strong sense of confidentiality
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of resilience and the capacity to adapt to challenge
• A Senior First Aid Certificate, or a willingness to complete one
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