Teacher Aide

_About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About Surat State School

Surat State School is dedicated to providing quality education to students from Prep to Year 10. With a student population of approximately 100 learners, we offer multi-age classes that cater to the diverse needs of our community. Our students come from both town residents and nearby properties, creating a rich and varied learning environment. At Surat State School, we believe in offering our students a myriad of experiences that promote lifelong learning. Our small class sizes and clearly defined expectations for both students and staff foster a community where dedication, excellence, and success are paramount. We are committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and disciplined learning environment, where students have ample opportunities to engage in quality educational experiences and develop values that support their lifelong well-being.

About the Role

Support Classroom Instruction: Assist the teacher in delivering lessons and activities, providing one-on-one or small group support to students as needed.
Classroom Management: Help maintain a positive and organised classroom environment by managing student behaviour and ensuring adherence to classroom rules.
Preparation of Materials: prepare educational materials and resources for lessons. including setting up and cleaning up before and after activities.
Student Supervision: Supervise students during classroom activities, recess, and transitions to ensure their safety and well-being.
Provide Support for Diverse Learners: Adapt instructional materials and activities to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
Communication: Maintain open communication with the teacher regarding student progress and any concerns about individual students.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff members to support the overall goals of the educational program.
Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

About You

Preferable but not necessary

A current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
A current competency standard of Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III, or successful assessment against the required competency standards for the Certificate III in Education Support
Experience in Education: precious experience working in a classroom setting or with children in an educational context.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

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).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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