We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teacher Aide to support our teachers and enhance the learning experience for students. The role is being offered in a temporary part-time capacity (0.47FTE), 36 hours per fortnight.About The DepartmentThe 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 Kumbia State SchoolOur school motto “success by effort” permeates all areas of our school culture. Children are encouraged through modelling, explicit conversations and support to reflect and live our motto in daily routines and interactions with others. Staff and students are actively supported to demonstrate respect for themselves and others. Staff place high expectations on our students in behaviour and work ethics and students are encouraged to do their best at all times.About The RoleResponsibilities include:Administrative duties including typing teachers' notes and work programs, compiling and supervising class rolls, duplicating/photocopying teaching materials, collation and duplication of exam papers, recording of examination results, compiling students results records, checking bus lists, assisting in organising off-site activities.Supervision of small groups of students, undertaking specific learning activities designed by a teacher, when the teacher is not in the room but is available to be called on if needed.Mentoring other teacher aides and/or volunteers.Conducting reading groups, maths groups, art activities, and sports activities, including the gathering of applicable resources, in cooperation with teachers.Conduct class/group tutorials in computer laboratory, including Microsoft Word and Publisher, in cooperation with teachers.Collecting money from students for various school activities.Supervision of students on the playground, bus, during sporting activities and school excursions in partnership with a teacher.Contributing to the welfare, health and safety of students including the delivery of first aid. The teacher aide is required to be formally trained in the administration of first aid, and keep such qualifications current. All costs associated with obtaining and maintaining qualifications will be met from school funds.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.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 in response to 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.Occupational group: Education & Training
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