Teacher Aide

About the Role:
The SWD Teacher Aide supports the work of Teachers by providing assistance with the supervision and learning of all students in an assigned class or activity, with particular emphasis on those students with high and/or additional needs including students with disabilities (both physical and intellectual), behavioural issues and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD).

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Reviewing and explaining the concepts and materials that students will be working with.
Reinforcing concepts taught by the classroom teacher.
Providing students with additional opportunities to learn and master the material including discussions, demonstrations, quizzes, group work and directed activities.
Monitoring student progress and providing feedback the teacher with feedback.
Assisting the teacher with logístical requirements of the lesson or activity e.g. distribution and collection of resources and materials to students.
Assisting monitor and enforce behavioural rules and expectations.
Assisting students learn how to use equipment and materials safely in order to prevent injury and damage.
Assisting students resolve problems encountered with tasks.
Obtaining resources and undertaking research etc. on behalf of the teacher for the class
Assist with the supervision of individual students and small groups during activities both on and off campus.
Support learning programs in literacy, numeracy and ICT.
Assist students with physical and mobility challenges.
Assist students with intellectual disabilities with the use of learning aides.
Undertake specific therapy tasks with individual students under the guidance of the relevant teacher or other specialist.
Assist with student personal hygiene, toileting and feeding requirements as necessary.
Support and assist high and/or additional needs students accessing alternative education, work experience and co-curricular programs and the like.
Undertake administrative tasks associated with the Teacher Aide role as required by the Head of Learning and Enrichment.

Has a desire to work with children with additional needs and is willing to undertake specific training to enhance student support as necessary.
Experience working with students with disabilities is highly desired.
Is motivated and uses initiative.
Has strong communication and time management skills
Ability to function effectively and cohesively with a diverse range of people in a team environment
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word, basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Excellent rapport and relationship management skills, particularly with adolescents.
Knowledge of OneSchool and IDAttend would be advantageous.
Certificate III in Education (Teacher Aide) or equivalent.
Previous successful experience in a school set

Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

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