Education Support Officer – Childhood Education – Randwick NSW

About TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW is the largest skills and training provider in Australia, and one of the largest in the world. We partner with industry to deliver relevant, high quality, practical training to equip the workforce of tomorrow, and to help grow the NSW economy.

The opportunity

TAFE NSW is looking for creative and motivated individuals with current industry knowledge and experience in Early Childhood and/or Education Support to join our team as an Education Support Officer on a casual basis. We currently have an opportunity available at Randwick campus, with potential additional positions becoming available at other Sydney region locations.

Working within a team of industry professionals, the Education Support Officer is supervised by the Head Teacher and works under the direction of a teacher as appropriate. The role is responsible for a range of activities, which supports learners and enhances the student learning experience and educative processes.

Reporting to the Head Teacher, this position

Follows up with students to encourage ongoing engagement and motivate and encourage the students to complete their tasks and activities

Supplements the teaching activities by providing follow-up instruction as provided by the teacher and opportunities to practice skills

Provides support to students to carry out tasks and understand their learning materials and concepts

Supports Teachers and Head Teachers in meeting compliance functions for TAFE NSW

Note : This role does not teach or prepare lessons or resources and does not deliver training nor undertake assessment.

We would love to hear from you if you can meet the following essential criteria:

Appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications in Early Childhood and/or Education Support at Diploma level or above

Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in the discipline

High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive and show initiative and ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise manner

Commitment and ability to support learning in an adult environment and a demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students

Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and to provide quality customer service as part of a broader team

Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies

Would you like more information?

For more information, pleaaw review the Position Description and Information Package or contact Head Teacher, Simone Wills at simone.wills2@tafensw.edu.au

Want to join us? Here’s how to apply:

For your application to be considered, please submit:

An up to date resume and address the pre-screening questions

Responses to the two targeted questions below

Applications close Sunday 1 May 2022 at 11:59 pm

Our commitment to your health, safety, and well-being

TAFE NSW is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Please be advised that all TAFE NSW employees are required to show evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination via the COVID-19 digital certificate or COVID-19 vaccine medical contraindication certificate.

Our commitment to inclusion & diversity

At TAFE NSW, we are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation.

TAFE NSW is an accessible employer who encourages applications from people with a disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact Kate Pickett via kate.pickett@tafensw.edu.au

As a condition of employment, you will be required to obtain Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance. For temporary positions, it is generally acceptable for you to have a current visa that allows you to work in Australia.

Targeted Questions

1. Briefly describe a time when you have been able to support, guide or give explanations to someone. Reflecting on this, what were your strengths and what could you have improved?

2. Our students come from a very wide range of backgrounds, with varying experiences in education. How would you use your skills and experiences to assist students to overcome learning barriers?