Infants School Teacher's Aide

St George Christian School; Bayside; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St George Christian School in NSW is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher’s Aides to join our team, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available for the right applicant.

The Teacher's Aide will work under the guidance of classroom teachers to support students' learning and wellbeing. The role will involve working with students in whole class, small group and individual settings, and assisting with preparing classroom and educational materials.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Warmth and a positive approach to building relationships with students.
• Flexible and collaborative team player.
• Confidence in supervising groups of children.
• Sound IT skills and comfort with digital technologies.
• Experience in school or childcare settings (desirable).
• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs (desirable).
• Experience delivering literacy interventions (e.g., MiniLit Sage) (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering learning activities to whole classes, small groups and individual students.
• Support students with additional learning needs to participate successfully in classroom activities.
• Deliver targeted literacy interventions under the guidance of teachers.
• Assist with classroom organisation, resource preparation and administrative tasks, including the use of digital technologies.
• Supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds and other school activities as required.
• Support student wellbeing, safety and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with staff and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Classroom supervision

IT skills

Tools

Digital technologies

Job description

St George Christian School (SGCS) is a K-12 Co-educational School with a reputation for strong academic outcomes, intentional pastoral care and a disciplined and warm environment. Our devoted staff strive to make a positive difference in the life of their students.

The School is based across two campuses in the St George region of Sydney. Our size (dual stream from K-6 and triple stream from 7-12) positions us well to know each student and enables the provision of a breadth of subject choices and co-curricular activities.

SGCS is a dynamic learning community encouraging the development of students' personal character and gifts, whilst experiencing joy in learning and excellence in teaching in a supportive K-12 co-educational Christian environment.

SGCS requires all staff members to meet the school’s requirements of being a committed, evangelical Christian who regularly attends a church and is in full agreement with the SGCS Statement of Faith

Position Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher’s Aides to join our team, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available for the right applicant.

The Teacher's Aide will work under the guidance of classroom teachers to support students' learning and wellbeing. The role will involve working with students in whole class, small group and individual settings, and assisting with preparing classroom and educational materials.

The successful applicant will be joining a team of productive, caring, creative and highly regarded staff, and should have outstanding personal skills and be a positive team member. They are expected to be involved in the total school program, with other duties and responsibilities appropriate to working in an Infants school.

Reporting to the Head of Infants School, the Teacher’s Aide will work from 8:00am to 4:00pm, with working days to be determined according to school staffing needs. Salary and conditions are consistent with the NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2024.

The Successful Applicant Will Possess:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Warmth and a positive approach to building relationships with students
• Flexibility and a collaborative approach to working as part of a school team
• Confidence in managing and supervising groups of children
• Sound IT skills and confidence in using digital technologies

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience working in a school or childcare setting
• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs
• Experience delivering literacy intervention programs, such as MiniLit Sage

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering learning activities to whole classes, small groups and individual students
• Support students with additional learning needs to participate successfully in classroom activities
• Deliver targeted literacy intervention programs under the guidance of teachers
• Assist with classroom organisation, resource preparation and administrative tasks, including the use of digital technologies
• Supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds and other school activities as required
• Support student wellbeing, safety and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with staff and contribute to the wider life of the school

St George Christian School’s mission is to develop each person’s character and gifts, for serving God and his people by promoting joy in learning, excellence in teaching and personal Christian faith and growth towards maturity. The School is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm.