Are you enthusiastic about supporting educators and making a difference in student's lives? We are looking for a dedicated Teacher Aide to join our dynamic team! The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, a patient and positive attitude, and experience working with children or in an educational setting.
This is a temporary part-time position (0.79 FTE or 60 hours per fortnight) for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined. If you're ready to contribute to student success and enjoy a rewarding, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and be a vital part of our school community.
About Us
Atherton State School offers a holistic learning approach focused on the whole child, delivered within an atmosphere of family support and values. Our school philosophy is based on the beliefs that - We are Respectful, We are Safe, and We are Learners. Our school opened in 1891 and moved to new facilities constructed at its present location in 1985. We offer a comprehensive education to students from Prep to Year 6 and take pride in the development of young Australians who are capable, confident and courteous.
Our school utilises the Australian Curriculum across all our year levels. This ensures all children at Atherton State School are learning and assessed on units of work that are comparable to specific year levels right across all States and Territories in Australia. We strongly believe that the greatest academic and social development of your child will occur when we, parents and teachers, work together.
About The Role
As the Teacher Aide you will be working with Students with a Disability both in the Special Education Unit and in the child's class. Previous experience or qualifications in working with students with a disability is recommended but is not absolutely necessary.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Support teaching and learning by assisting in classroom activities, working with individual students and small groups (including literacy and numeracy support), and helping prepare and organise teaching materials and resources.
* Provide supervision and student support during classes, playground, transport, excursions, and sporting activities under teacher direction.
* Assist students with diverse and high-level needs, including personal care where required, while demonstrating empathy, respect, confidentiality, and sensitivity.
* Contribute to administrative and clerical tasks such as record-keeping, preparing teaching materials, managing class rolls, handling student payments, and maintaining student progress records.
* Help maintain a safe and organised learning environment by managing equipment and resources, supporting health and safety (including first aid), and collaborating effectively as part of the school team.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
* Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
* A 2-pg written statement in response to the "How you will be assessed" in the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group Education & Training
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