Teacher Aide

**Estimated start date**:January 2025

**Position tenure**:Continuing

**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

**Tenure duration **(where Fixed Term)**:
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:School Officer, Teacher Aide Middle Years - 28 hours per week this position will include personalised support for a student with extensive needs (6 hours a week)

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 3(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

St Eugene College is a Catholic co-educational Prep-12 school located in Burpengary. In 2023, the college will have approximately 1450 students and a staff of approximately 150. We are a dynamic learning community for both our staff and students. Our de Mazenod Charism and belief in the dignity of each person, along with our philosophy of transforming learning makes our College a place where all people feel they belong, can grow professionally and personally to embrace the JOY of working with young people.

Inspired by the practical example of Eugene de Mazenod, our lives are centred in God. We strive to be living proof of social consciousness. We are altruistic, focused on recognising the needs of others and our world and using the capabilities and dispositions to address them. We challenge our students to walk in the footsteps of Jesus by giving back to the community and transform our world by continuing to live de Mazenod (Oblate) values all their lives. Our moral imperative is to provide authentic, engaging learning experiences to create future focussed learners who can both contribute to and lead in an everchanging world/society.

**Explore **our school website** to learn more about us.**

St Eugene’s College, Burpengary, is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. We are currently seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic **Middle Years School Officer (Teacher Aide)** to provide personalized support for a student with extensive needs. Your role will be pivotal in helping to create an enriching educational experience tailored to the individual needs of the student.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Work collaboratively with teachers and the broader team to create the best possible learning opportunities for students.
- Provide personalised support for a student with extensive needs, ensuring their individual learning and wellbeing are prioritized.
- Assist classroom teachers with managing and organising daily classroom activities and resources.
- Provide one-on-one and small group support, offering guidance with learning tasks and assisting students in staying on task.
- Prepare instructional materials and set up learning resources to ensure students have everything needed for their learning experience.
- Foster a nurturing, positive, and encouraging classroom environment where every student feels valued.
- Collaborate with teachers to monitor and track student progress, providing feedback that helps inform future teaching strategies.
- Contribute to the broader life of the school, supporting both academic and social aspects of the students’ development.
- Uphold and support the Catholic ethos and values of St Eugene’s College.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
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- Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _commitment to the safeguarding of children_ and promotes a culture where _**_student protection is everyone’s responsibility_**_. Successful applicants will complete requisite _Working With Children (WWC)_ pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._

**Contact**: Tracey Ramsay, Co-ordinator Student Support Services

**Contact number**: 0734914600

**Closing date**:29-Oct-2024