Teacher Aide-Learning Support

St Paul's School; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s School in Brisbane invites applications for a Teacher Aide - Learning Support. You will assist students with disabilities to achieve individualized learning goals, support teachers with resources, and help foster an inclusive classroom.

The successful candidate will hold a TAFE Certificate II in Education Support, demonstrate compassion and strong organisational skills, and commit to child safety and professional boundaries in a supportive Anglican school community.

Qualifications

• TAFE Certificate II in Education Support.
• Strong sense of compassion and empathy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and support learning strategies.
• Commitment to child safety and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning Support Teachers in preparing resources and delivering learning strategies.
• Provide classroom and small-group support for students.
• Assist with learning activities, behaviour management, and assessment supervision.
• Use Microsoft Office, Teams, OneNote, TASS, iPads and laptops to support learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement Learning Support strategies as a Co-Tutor.
• Undertake administrative duties: record-keeping, scanning, filing, and resources management.
• Promote student wellbeing, safety and cultural safety in line with school policies.

Skills

Compassion

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

TAFE Certificate II in Education Support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

OneNote

TASS

iPads

Laptops

Job description

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
St Paul's School is a Pre-Prep to Year 12 Anglican co-educational school where we nurture growth, foster belonging and inspire personal excellence for all students.

Introduction:
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL:
St Paul's School is a Pre-Prep to Year 12 Anglican co-educational school where we nurture growth, foster belonging and inspire personal excellence for all students.
At St Paul's School, we pride ourselves on being a community where everyone feels connected, valued, and supported. We foster a strong sense of belonging, creating an environment that nurtures relationships among students, staff, and families.

Description:
About This Opportunity
The Teacher Aide - Learning Support is responsible for supporting students with disabilities and learning difficulties in achieving their identified learning goals. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is essential within this role as is an understanding of the range of needs for students with disabilities and a genuine commitment to their holistic education. As a Teacher Aide, you will complete a range of support and administrative tasks, including;

• 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 and Experiences:
ABOUT YOU:
To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience:

• 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
St Paul's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care. As such, it is a condition of employment that all team members must:

• Agree to undergo a Criminal History/Police Check conducted by the School;
• Be an Australian resident and eligible to work in Australia.