Integration Support Staff

• Assist with the support of specified students by direct support, either 1:1 or in small groups, including students from an EAL background
• Assist with communication in the classroom – may involve putting material into another form or preparing special materials in consultation with Class/subject teacher or Learning Diversity teacher
• Assist with skill development to enable students to participate in classroom activities
• Provide explicit and targeted support to enable student to meet specific goals, set out in an ILP or specified by an external professional, such as Speech or Occupational Therapist
• Clarify and assist with tasks to enable access to the curriculum
• Assist with mobility where necessary
• Assist with specified self-care activities
• Assist with physical activity and exercise as required
• Assist with the development of social skills as deemed necessary
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of specific equipment as required
• Support the integration of specified students by assisting the class teacher within the classroom setting
• Work as part of the Learning Diversity team for specified students
• Liaise and communicate with relevant staff regarding the integration program, students' needs, appropriate strategies, and adjustments
• Attend camps and extra-curricular activities where appropriate
• Be responsible for understanding and applying the MLC Child Safe Program, including identifying and reporting risks, identifying child abuse indicators, and internal and external reporting obligations
• Build strong, inclusive relationships within the Learning Diversity Department and across the College by communicating regularly, working collaboratively, and supporting our shared vision and purpose
• Actively contribute to a positive, values-driven culture through collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect, in line with our values - Engage with Respect, Aspire with Responsibility, Act with Compassion, and Explore with Courage

• Relevant qualifications, certifications, or experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective organisational and time management skills
• Acts professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in relevant digital tools and administrative systems
• Appropriate qualification and demonstrated expertise in relevant technical areas
• Commitment to professional growth and reflective practice
• Alignment with MLC's values and policies
• Right to work in Australia
• Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards
• Appropriate understanding of the educational, social and emotional needs of students with high support needs, particularly students with High Functioning Autism (ASD) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Capacity to form supportive relationships with students with high support needs
• Capacity to work effectively with students with high support needs to enable access to the curriculum
• Capacity to interact positively with students with high support needs and their peers
• Capacity to work sensitively and collaboratively with members of the Learning Diversity team
• Awareness of sensitive issues and capacity to maintain confidentiality
• Previous experience with students from an EAL background is desirable

Previous experience with students from an EAL background is desirable