Casual Wellbeing Assistant

Job details
Job type
Casual
 
Location
Australia
 
Full job description
Posted: 11/03/2025
Closing Date: 05/12/2025
Job Type: Casual
Location: St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning Port Stephens
Job Category: Chaplain & Wellbeing
St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:

Christ first
Serve one another
Strive for excellence
Do what is right
Build community
For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.


Job Description
Primarily supports the teaching and learning processes of students with additional / special needs under the direction and guidance of the Classroom Teacher to achieve the students’ God given potential in a school environment. Special needs may include, among others: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Autism and/or a Mild Intellectual Delay.

Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Accurately document interventions and support provided to students throughout the day;
Assist the Classroom Teacher in implementing adjustments documented in student’s individual learning plans to achieve their goals;
Assist with providing students with the opportunities to develop personal, social and independent learning skills;
Assist with the creation of classroom resources and displays.
Assist with supervision and documentation of Disability Adjustments/ Disability Provisions for NAPLAN and various exams
Maintain an orderly, tidy and organized classroom and other learning spaces.
Initiate and participate in school related extra curricular activities/duties.
Desired Skills and Experience
Passionate about Christian education.
Displays qualities of a committed and growing Christian who is an active church member.
Displays discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.
Positive, self-directed, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
Demonstrates adaptability and resilience.
Demonstrates pedagogical expertise and continuously pursues professional development.
Has excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team, and effective conflict resolution skills and practices.
Possesses excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and proactive in learning new technologies.
Manages work based on priorities in a calm and methodical approach.
Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.
Has a current Working with Children Check.
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

This position requires a degree and applicable teaching qualifications and relevant experience, specifically with students with special needs (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Autism and Mild Intellectual Disability) .
Has adequate understanding of the development of social/emotional skills and how to embed specific strategies within the educative process
WE’LL PARTNER WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY

Our best assets are our passionate, purposeful and highly skilled teachers and staff who actively support the organization’s goals.

We are committed to keep it that way by partnering with them in their continuous growth and ability to adequately meet challenges and respond to the increasing demands of a rapidly changing world.

 
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