Junior School Specialist Teacher’s Aide

**SPECIALIST TEACHERS’ AIDE (Pre-K to Year 6) - Visual Art / S.T.E.A.M.**
- Barker College aims to foster a love of learning that inspires the heart, mind and soul of each student through a diverse _
- and challenging curriculum (Pre-K to Year 12), catering for individual interest and capacity._

**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 is an authorised International Baccalaureate Organisation school offering the PYP (Primary

Years Program) with a focus on Inquiry Learning from Pre-K to Year 6.

The primary role of Art/Steam Teachers’ Assistant is to support the Visual Art and STEAM staff members

and students undertaking these classes. They are also generally responsible with all staff within the Junior

School classrooms for the well-being of students, the orderly operation of the Junior School environs

including playground supervision.

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.

**PRIMARY DUTIES**
- Prepare, organise and set up daily activities.
- Assist teachers in the documentation and display of students’ work.
- Monitor, order and maintain materials used by the teachers and students.
- Attend staff in-services and professional learning activities where applicable.
- Maintain an environment that is clean, tidy, organised and positive.
- Work with individuals or groups of students under the direction of the teacher(s) across the specified

curriculum areas.
- Assist with the care and supervision of students in all activities.
- Accompany students on excursions as required.
- Assist with the transitioning of students between activities and classrooms.
- Undertake playground supervision
- 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.
- 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

**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

**Junior School**

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 7:45am to 3:45pm
- This is a full-time, term-time only role.

**LEVEL OF AUTHORITY**

**RELATIONSHIPS**

**_The Head of Junior School_**

Junior School Teacher Assistants are responsible to the Head of Junior School for the overall

aspects of his/her work.

**_The Deputy Head of Junior School_**_ _

Junior School Teacher Assistants take direction from the Deputy Head of Junior School on day to

day matters as required to ensure the smooth operation of the Junior School

**_The Director of Primary Curriculum (PYP Coordinator) _**

Junior School Teacher Assistants are supervised in their work on a day to day basis by the Director

of Primary curriculum

**_The Director of Students (Pre-K to Year 6)_**_ _

Junior School Teacher Assistants work collaboratively with the Director of Students to ensure the

well-being of all children in the Junior School**_ _**

**_The Director of Junior School Staff Operations & Student Admissions_**

Junior School Teacher Assistants take direction from the Director of Junior School Staff Operations

a required to ensure supervision of students is adequately covered throughout the day

**_Staff Members_**_ _

Junior School Teacher Assistants work collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure the

smooth operation of classes and the academic and well-being needs of all students are supported

**_Parents and the wider community _**

Junior School Teacher Assistants represent the School, its policies and interests, in a positive and

professional manner in accordance with the overall School Mission and Strategic Plan.

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**ACCOUNTABILITY**

**Child Safety**

Barker College has an abiding commitment to the safety, protection and well-being of all children and

young people in our care. All staff members will be held accountable for ensuring adherence to the

policies of the School, in particular