Primary Teaching Assistant

Coomera Anglican College; Gold Coast City; Vor Ort; AUD 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Opportunities to grow and develop

Contemporary and inspiring workplace

Staff wellbeing programs

Enhanced employee benefits and super

Strong sense of community

Values-driven culture

Zusammenfassung

Coomera Anglican College on the Gold Coast is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Primary School team, commencing January 2027. This full-time, term-time role runs five days a week from 8.00am to 3.30pm, supporting Prep to Year 2 alongside classroom teachers to foster student learning and wellbeing.

You will help create a positive and supportive learning environment, assisting with learning activities, materials and inclusive practices, while upholding professional boundaries and

Qualifikationen

• Minimum Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent completed qualification in Education.
• Experience in a similar role, ideally supporting students in the early primary years.
• Current First Aid Certificate, including CPR.
• Current Blue Card or ability to obtain one.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Aufgaben

• Support teachers in the delivery of learning programs, predominantly Prep to Year 2.
• Work with individual students and small groups to support learning and development.
• Assist students to engage positively and confidently in classroom activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students in meeting classroom and College expectations.
• Prepare and set up learning materials and activities in consultation with teachers.
• Support individual learning and the support needs of students.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Assist with supervision and other activities across the Primary School.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Ausbildung

Certificate III in Education Support

Jobbeschreibung

About the College

Coomera Anglican College is a leading Gold Coast school located in Upper Coomera, providing an innovative and future-focused learning environment from Early Learning through to Year 12.

Guided by our purpose to Inspire Excellence in Teaching, Learning, Service and Faith, we are a community that values great teaching, genuine relationships and, importantly, the people who make our College what it is.

Our commitment to Nurturing Great Humans sits at the heart of College life. We believe education is about developing the whole person – inspiring curiosity, building confidence and character, and creating an environment where both students and staff are supported to grow, contribute and thrive.

The Role

Coomera Anglican College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Primary School team, commencing January 2027.

This is a full-time, term-time position, working five days per week from 8.00am to 3.30pm.

The role will predominantly support students and teachers across Prep to Year 2, working alongside classroom teachers to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. You will provide practical classroom support, work with individual students and small groups, assist with the preparation of learning activities and help create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support teachers in the delivery of learning programs, predominantly across Prep to Year 2
• Work with individual students and small groups to support their learning and development
• Assist students to engage positively and confidently in classroom activities
• Promote positive behaviour and support students in meeting classroom and College expectations
• Prepare and set up learning materials, resources and activities in consultation with classroom teachers
• Support the individual learning and support needs of students
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Assist with student supervision and other activities across the Primary School as required
• An understanding of appropriate professional boundaries and standards when working with children and young people.

About You

You will be someone who enjoys working with young students and can build positive and respectful relationships while providing calm, consistent and practical support in the classroom.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum Certificate III in Education Support, or an equivalent completed qualification in Education
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally supporting students in the early primary years
• Strong communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other members of the Primary School team
• A professional and respectful approach when working with students, families and colleagues
• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond flexibly within a busy school environment
• A current First Aid Certificate, including CPR
• A current Blue Card, or the ability to meet the requirements to obtain one
• A commitment to child safety and the wellbeing of children and young people.

Key Benefits of Joining Coomera Anglican College Include

We know that great schools are built by great people. At Coomera Anglican College, you will join a welcoming and collaborative community where your contribution is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and you are supported to do your best work.

Our staff enjoy:

• Opportunities to grow and develop, with professional learning, career development and leadership development opportunities.
• A contemporary and inspiring workplace, with quality facilities, resources and learning environments that support innovative teaching and collaboration.
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing, supported through College wellbeing programs and initiatives and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Enhanced employee benefits, including leave loading, superannuation salary sacrifice incentives and additional employer superannuation contributions
• A strong sense of community, working alongside passionate and committed colleagues who care about our students and each other.
• A values-driven culture, grounded in our iLR framework – imagine, Listen and Respect – which shapes how we learn, work and engage with one another.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference, as part of a College committed to Nurturing Great Humans.

Please visit our website www.cac.qld.edu.au to learn more about our College and to take a virtual tour.

Coomera Anglican College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children. In accordance with legislative requirements and Anglican Schools Commission standards, the successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory employment screening, which may include national and/or international police checks, Visa Entitlement Verification (VEVO), and verification through the National Professional Standards Register. Applicants are expected to have read and indicate support and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Anglican Schools and Education & Care Centres.