Learning Support Aide — Classroom Assistant & Inclusion

St Paul's School; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s School in Brisbane is seeking a Teacher Aide to Learning Support to assist students with disabilities and learning difficulties. You will work closely with Learning Support Teachers to implement individualized learning strategies and support classroom activities.

The role requires confidentiality, empathy, strong organisational skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office and assistive technologies. Australian residency and child safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• TAFE Certificate II in Education Support.
• A strong sense of compassion and empathy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and telephone skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with staff across the School.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, including mail merge and database enquiries.
• Willing to support our shared Purpose Statement and the School’s values; and
• Demonstrated commitment to child safety, wellbeing and cultural safety, including maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; complying with the School’s child safety policies, and meeting employment eligibility and police check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning Support Teachers in preparing resources, implementing programs and delivering individualised learning strategies to meet students’ needs.
• Provide classroom and small-group support, including assisting students with learning activities, behaviour management, assessment supervision and study strategies.
• Use Microsoft Office, Teams, OneNote, TASS, iPads, laptops and assistive technologies to support learning, prepare resources and maintain accurate student records.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement Learning Support strategies in classroom activities and provide pastoral support as a Co-Tutor.
• Undertake administrative duties, including maintaining student records, scanning, photocopying, filing and organising resources and workspaces.
• Promote student wellbeing, safety and cultural safety in accordance with the School’s child safety policies and procedures, and undertake playground duty, excursions, sports carnivals and other duties as required.
• For more information about this role, please click on the link to view the Teacher Aide Position Description

Skills

Compassion

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

TAFE Certificate II in Education Support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

OneNote

TASS

iPads

Laptops

Assistive technologies

Job description

St Paul’s School in Brisbane is seeking a Teacher Aide to Learning Support to assist students with disabilities and learning difficulties. You will work closely with Learning Support Teachers to implement individualized learning strategies and support classroom activities.

The role requires confidentiality, empathy, strong organisational skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office and assistive technologies. Australian residency and child safety compliance are required.