Teaching Support Person

Background:

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary has been running nationally accredited training courses in Animal Studies for 10 years. In 2022 we have launched our new courses for Certificate II in Animal Care and Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animals with the teaching period to commence at the end of July 2022. The Bonorong courses are an amazing mix for the students of practical theory and placement days all undertaken in a vibrant operating Wildlife Sanctuary.  The feedback from courses over the years has been incredibly positive, this being a course that is enjoyed by students. These competitive entry courses are popular and draws a diverse range of applications. 

About the role:

Providing a much-needed addition to a small teaching team the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking to recruit an individual who can provide:

1. Literacy and numeracy support for the students of the Certificate II and Certificate III courses under the direction of the teacher;

2. Can provide backup teaching when and if required; and

3. Support activities for the teaching team as needed.

Responsibilities:

* Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas so they can complete set work.

* Assist with communication between teachers and students, particularly the interpretation of instructions and provide support to students.

* Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.

* Assist with the preparation and modification of classroom materials and produce basic curriculum support resources as required.

* Assist in the documentation of students' individual learning plans if needed

* Assist with the delivery of course content as and when required 

* Assist with the management of student’s placements days as required 

Selection criteria:

SC1 - Experience in providing support in a teaching environment

SC2 - Capacity to undertake support tasks

SC3 - Capability to deliver teaching within topic areas relevant to animal and wildlife courses

SC4 - Effective communication and presentation skills 

SC5 - Able to contribute to an energetic team inclusive of students and the workplace

SC6 - Capacity to work sensitively with students including the ability to work with students with emotional, physical or intellectual disabilities. 

Essential Requirements

Completion of TAE Cert IV Training and Assessment or capacity to complete prior to Sep 2022. 

Position Details

The position would be for between 8 hours to 20 hours per week. Final hours will depend on the number of students and courses on offer post closure of applications and selection of students.   

The position will require on site attendance at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Brighton, Tasmania.

Thank you for your interest 

We look forward to continuing the conversation with applicants who feel that they have the skills and capacity to support the work that we do, and make a positive contribution to the learning outcomes for the students undertaking the nationally accredited courses at Bonorong. We offer a stimulating and fulfilling workplace in a busy positive impact, social enterprise.   

Please email your resume and a cover letter detailing why you think you’d be a good fit for this role to: study@bonorong.com.au

Please do not call or show up in person to apply for or enquire about this position!! Applications and questions are only accepted via the email above.

Due to the amount of applications we receive for any position we advertise, you will only be contacted if you are successful in moving to the next round.

Applications close on Sunday 19th June 2022.