Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Analyse what the students are doing when working mathematically and apply an appropriate model of learning to develop the student's numeracy skills Implement numeracy support strategies appropriate to the year level as directed by the teacher Implement numeracy support programs to support a range of students who may be at various levels as directed by the teacher Maintain and complete workplace records In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to: Demonstrate sound mathematical skills applicable to the year levels in which they operate, i.e. early childhood, primary, secondary Demonstrate empathy and cultural sensitivity in responding to students Demonstrate literacy abilities of a level that supports the identification and collation of mathematical support material Demonstrate problem solving techniques Demonstrate interpersonal communication (e.g. active listening, giving clear directions and/or instructions, expressing an opinion, suggesting improvements to strategy/methods for assisting/supporting students and teachers Manage time to provide support to learners as guided by teachers Consult with the teaching team and other education support workers on workplace procedures and new approaches to accommodate individual student requirements Complete a sequence of tasks with direction and support from the teacher Interpret information from written or verbal directions |