Learning Assistant (Teacher Aide)

Calvary Christian College Springwood and Carbrook; Logan City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Increased superannuation entitlements

Paid parental leave

Discount on student tuition

Salary sacrificing benefits (novated)

Confidential counselling services

On-site day care

Worship and prayer groups

Job summary

Calvary Christian College Springwood and Carbrook in Queensland is seeking a Learning Assistant (Teacher Aide) to join the Student Development team across Middle and Senior School. You will support teachers and participate in literacy and numeracy interventions while fostering a faith-based learning environment.

The role requires patience, relationship-building, and compliance with blue card requirements. Based at Springwood or Carbrook Campus with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in supporting students, including those with additional needs.
• Experience using digital platforms for teaching support and record-keeping.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and student outcomes.
• Demonstrate how your faith aligns with our Christian College.

Responsibilities

• Promote and facilitate student participation in learning and activities.
• Support teachers to deliver high-quality education.
• Record data using digital platforms and maintain confidentiality.
• Engage professionally with staff, students and parents.
• Facilitate literacy and numeracy small-group interventions.
• Apply behaviour management and student engagement strategies per policies.
• Participate in staff devotions and College worship sessions.
• Perform general duties as directed.

Skills

Student support

Relationship building

Patience

Blue Card eligibility

Education

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Calvary Christian College Springwood and Carbrook – Carbrook QLD

Every Calvary graduate is a fearlessly authentic learner with faith for the future.

We encourage and enable our students to develop agile minds, a sense of compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs, while equipping them for life-long success as resilient, resourceful and responsible citizens with faith for the future.

Our Vision

Every Calvary graduate is a fearlessly authentic learner with faith for the future.

We encourage and enable our students to develop agile minds, a sense of compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs, while equipping them for life-long success as resilient, resourceful and responsible citizens with faith for the future.

Role Overview

Our College is seeking a Learning Assistant (Teacher Aide) to work as part of our Student Development team in our Middle and Senior School.

About you

• You are passionate about engaging in an authentic Christian community.
• You are passionate about working with children and wanting to see them improve.
• You can provide effective support and service to others.
• You are patient and can build strong positive relationships with our community.
• You must have a blue card or be eligible for a blue card.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Learning Development Coordinator, you will:

• Promote, support, and facilitate the participation of all students in learning and extracurricular activities.
• Support teachers in the classroom to provide a high-quality educational experience for all students.
• Use digital platforms to record and note-take relevant data and evidence and maintain confidentiality.
• At all times engage positively and professionally with staff, students and parents.
• Facilitate small group literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Use effective behaviour management, interventions, and student engagement strategies consistently, in line with the College’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in staff devotions and College worship sessions.
• Other general duties and supervision as directed.

Selection Criteria – 2 pages or less. Applications that don’t answer the selection criteria will not be considered)

• Demonstrated competence in supporting students including those with additional needs in an inclusive school context.
• Demonstrated capacity to utilise digital platforms (including Microsoft Teams) for the purpose of supporting teaching and learning and keeping records.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a capacity to quickly develop authentic relationships and maintain confidentiality.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and contributing to successful student and team outcomes.
• Outline how your faith and beliefs align with ours as a Christian College

Highly Desirable

Currently hold, or studying towards, a Certificate III (or higher) in School Based Education Support, or relevant education related courses.

Location

This role is based at our Springwood or Carbrook Campus.

Staff Benefits

• An attractive remuneration package which includes annual pay increases, increased superannuation entitlements and paid parental leave.
• Discount on student tuition.
• Salary sacrificing benefits including novated leasing.
• Access to free and confidential counselling, support and advisory services.
• On site short and long day care services (Carbrook) and a pre-prep service (Springwood and Carbrook).
• Be part of a vibrant community including regular events, worship, devotions and prayer groups.

Application Process

On appointment the applicant will also be required to acknowledge acceptance of the College’s Statement of Beliefs and Staff Lifestyle Agreement. These documents can be obtained by visiting our website. Applicants will also be asked to provide evidence of possession of a current Working with Children Blue Card.

For more information on our College, please visit our website at www.calvarycc.qld.edu.au