Inclusive Education Assistant

About the role

Cardijn College, a Catholic R-12 school in the Southern Vales region of Adelaide with three campuses and over 2,100 students, is seeking an Inclusive Education Assistant to join its Inclusive Education team from the start of the 2027 school year. The position is permanent, 6.5 hours per day over five days, and applications close on 15 November.

Key responsibilities

• Work with teachers and College staff to support students with identified learning needs so they can access the curriculum.
• Support students in classroom learning and intervention programs, and help implement personalised learning strategies.
• Support students with additional learning and behavioural needs, encouraging positive engagement, participation and independence.
• Assist teachers with excursions, camps, sporting activities and other educational programs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, families and support services to achieve positive outcomes for students.

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Education Support (or equivalent), or relevant experience in a comparable role.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant CESA screening; current RRHAN-EC certification.
• Current First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain one.
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive education practices and strategies.
• Experience working with children and young people, especially those with additional learning needs, and preferably within a school environment.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Initiative, flexibility, problem-solving and organisational skills, including working independently when required.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

Continence Care Training is desirable. Applications are made through the college's online careers system and must include a cover letter and current resume.