Prep Learning Enrichment Teacher Aide

Mackay Christian College; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 38,573,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Job summary

Mackay Christian College invites applications for a Prep Learning Enrichment Teacher Aide. This permanent part-time (term time) role requires working with students who have additional learning needs across Primary and Secondary campuses.

You will support observations, participate in assessments under the Learning Enrichment Coordinator, and contribute to a caring Christian culture through teamwork and professional practice.

Qualifications

• Maintain total confidentiality regarding students and families.
• Apply strategies to support students with learning needs (LD/ ADHD/ ASD/ language disorders).
• Foster positive relationships and support students' growth and care.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in classroom settings.
• Support mathematics, reading and language interventions.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Contribute to the Christian culture and values of the College.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist with assessments to support student learning.
• Work with students with additional learning needs across Primary and Secondary campuses.
• Collaborate under the direction of the Learning Enrichment Coordinator.

Skills

Confidentiality

Learning needs support

Relationship building

Flexibility

Judgement and initiative

Interventions knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Christian values alignment

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

Job description

Mackay Christian College - North Mackay QLD

Prep Learning Enrichment Teacher Aide

Permanent Part-Time (Term Time)

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:00pm

We are also seeking casual Learning Enrichment Teacher Aides (Prep to Year 12)

Under the direction of the Learning Enrichment Coordinator, you will work with specific students who have additional learning needs in a variety of ways to support their learning by assisting with observations and other forms of assessment. You must be willing to work across the College's Secondary and Primary campuses.

Required Skills, Personal Attributes and Values

• Ensure total confidentiality is maintained in regard to all matters related to students, their families and the College.
• Demonstrated understanding of useful strategies to implement when working with children diagnosed with specific learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, language disorders, anxiety disorders and other conditions.
• An ability to foster positive relationships with students, with a commitment to their personal growth, education and care.
• Proven flexibility to adapt to situations which occur within the classroom.
• An ability to make sound judgment and to use initiative in appropriate ways.
• Knowledge of appropriate mathematics, reading and language interventions support for students with diverse needs.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with diverse needs, parents/carers and teaching professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a productive team member.
• Great organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals.
• Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture and values of the College.

A current 'Working with Children' Blue Card, or eligibility for one, is essential prior to commencing employment.

Certificate IV in Education Support preferred (not essential).