Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

62 hours per fortnight - 1 year temporary contract

Chevalier College is a catholic co-educational secondary College with a rich history shaped by the Missionaries
of the Sacred Heart (MSC) values of kindness, compassion, inclusivity and hospitality. As part of its next
iteration, Chevalier College will continue to grow as a community of heart-centred learners whilst nurturing the
individual uniqueness of each student. As a heart-centred, learner-focused contemporary learning community
Chevalier College strives to be collaborative and entrepreneurial thinkers who activate purposeful, meaningful
and positive change in a rapidly changing world.

The Role

The Teacher Assistant (TA) is an important human resource who supports the diverse learning needs of
students within the school community. The TA works under the supervision of the Diversity Leader and
direction of the classroom teacher, to support student learning. They:

- Provide timetabled in-class support to enable teachers to flexibly address the needs of all students. - Implement specific skill training and/or reinforcement of skills. - Supervise individual or small groups of students in the learning space, playground, passive play area or

beyond the school.
- Assist in the maintenance and organisation of resource materials and equipment. - Assist in activities related to orientation and transition programs for students with additional needs. - Provide physical assistance and/or personal care to students (i.e. toileting support) - Perform specific tasks as directed by the principal or their delegate.

Other
- The role is an Enterprise Agreement (EA) classified position at Level 3a at an hourly rate of $30.90. This
role is required for school terms only. Indicative hours are 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Salary and conditions will be as per the NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Support Staff - Model B)
Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2020.

Applications
- a one-page resume including three referees.