Ngarralingayil Barker Teacher’s Aide

**TEACHERS’ AIDE (KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 6)**
**Indigenous Campuses**

**OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

Barker College is a non-selective comprehensive School that is committed to excellence and enrichment

for all our students. The School has established three schools exclusively for First Nations students:
Darkinjung Barker at Yarramalong (2016), Ngarralingayil Barker at Wollombi (2020), and Dhupuma

Barker at Gunyangara in North East Arnhem Land (2021). The incorporation of Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander histories, cultures and perspectives into teaching and learning programs and activities is

essential in the education of all Australian children. Experience working in this area would be an

advantage.

The primary role of Teachers’ Aide is to support staff and students within Junior School classrooms,

playgrounds and common spaces. Teacher Aides work collaboratively with the teams on which they are

assigned with classroom organisation, small group student support in learning activities, playground

supervision and other tasks as may be assigned.

The successful applicant will be a positive team member who is efficient, flexible, and discreet, has a

keen eye for detail and accuracy, and enjoys working with children and adults in a varied and busy

environment. Depending on future enrolment and staffing requirements, there may also be the opportunity

to work at Barker Hornsby campus or the Ngarralingayil Campus in Wollombi.

**PRIMARY DUTIES**
- Prepare, organise and set up daily activities
- Work with individuals or groups of students under the direction of the teacher(s) across curriculum

areas
- Assist with the care and supervision of students in all activities
- Accompany students on excursions as required
- Undertake playground supervision
- Attend staff in-services where applicable
- Assist with the transitioning of students between activities
- Assist students in their daily routines
- Maintain an environment that is clean, tidy, organised and positive
- Communicate clearly any parent requests/questions to teaching staff
- Assist teachers in the documentation and display of students’ work
- Monitor, order and maintain materials used by the teachers and students.
- Practice duty of care within and outside the classroom and assist in the well-being of students
- Perform his/her duties in a manner consistent with the purposes of the school and in line with

community expectations
- Remain current on school policies and procedures
- Support students who become sick or injured whilst at school as required
- Assist with after School co-curricular programs as needed
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Junior School or his/her delegate.

**Indigenous Campuses**

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Enthusiasm, energy, initiative, punctuality, reliability and flexibility
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding organisational ability
- Well-developed Information Technology skills
- An ability to work in a collaborative team environment

educational setting
- Commitment to the principles and practices of a learning organisation
- Strong collegiality and team-building skills
- Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Certificate III in Children’s Services, F+TAF Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalents would be

an advantage.
- Training in First Aid will be essential (Barker College will provide access to this training as

necessary)

**SPECIAL CONDITIONS**
- Working Hours are expected to be 7:30am to 3:30pm
- This is a full-time, term-time only role.

**KEY RELATIONSHIPS**

**_The Head of Junior School_**
Teacher Aides are responsible to the Head of Junior School for the overall aspects of their work.

**_The Director of Aboriginal Campuses (Ngarralingayil Barker and Darkinjung Barker) _**
Teacher Aides work in collaboration with the Director of Aboriginal Campuses to ensure the smooth
operation of Darkinjung Barker and Ngarralingayil Barker on a day to day basis, with a particular focus
on the pastoral care of students.

The Director of Aboriginal Campuses works in collaboration with:
**_The Deputy Head of Junior School_**
The Deputy Head of Junior School is the Head of Junior School’s delegate in all matters Pre-K to Year
6, particularly regarding the effective administration of all matters relating to the Junior School.

**_The Director of Primary Curriculum _**
The Director of Primary Curriculum is responsible for the academic program and professional learning
in the Junior School, and works closely with the Director of Aboriginal Campuses regarding these
matters at Darkinjung Barker and Ngarralingayil Barker.

Teacher Aides at Darkinjung Barker and Ngarralingayil Barker will have access to the support of these
staff members, and are responsible to these staff, through the Director of Aboriginal Campuses.

**Indigenous Campuses**

**_Darkinjung & Ngarralingayil Barker Classroom Teachers and Co-Teacher