Teacher's Aide

St Philip's Christian Education; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Philip’s Christian College in Newcastle, NSW, seeks a Learning Support Assistant to work under the Director for Learning Support, supporting literacy, numeracy and inclusive education across classes. You will run small groups, assist with assessment data, and help deliver targeted programs to students with additional needs, collaborating with teachers to create effective learning environments.

Applicants should be committed Christians, have strong communication skills, and hold a current

Qualifications

• Committed Christian actively involved in an evangelical church.
• Understanding of social/emotional development and embedding strategies in education.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Work with teaching staff to support student learning and engagement.
• Deliver Tier 2 (strategic) and Tier 3 (intensive) literacy and numeracy programs for small groups.
• Submit assessment data to the Learning Support Teacher regularly.
• Run small groups per timetable and maintain records of attendance and lesson notes.
• Assist in maintaining Individual Student Programs and termly activity timetables.
• Provide feedback to Learning Support Teacher and class teachers on progress.
• Supervise activities and assist with testing and disability provisions as directed.

Skills

Committed Christian

Communication skills

Social-emotional development

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction: St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.

Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:

• Christ first
• Serve one another
• Strive for excellence
• Do what is right
• Build community

For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.

Description

Under the direction and guidance of the Director for Learning Support Teacher, this position primarily supports the teaching and learning processes of students to achieve their God given potential in all areas of learning in collaboration with the Learning Support Teacher.

Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support student learning and engagement, which includes, among others, responding to student needs as they arise and maintaining an orderly and attractive learning environment.
• Deliver Tier 2 (strategic) and Tier 3 (Intensive) Literacy and Numeracy programs for small groups of students where trained to do and under the direction of Learning Support Teacher.
• Complete and submit assessment data to the Learning Support Teacher on a regular basis.
• Run small groups according to Learning Support Assistant timetable and maintain small group records on attendance, lessons/lesson notes, and resources used.
• Assist the Learning Support Teacher in maintaining Individual Student Programs that integrate these various records.
• Develop and manage Learning Support activities timetable for each term and run small groups accordingly.
• Provide regular feedback to Learning Support Teacher and class teachers on small group progress.
• Deliver standardised testing and placement testing to individual student where teacher qualifications are not necessary to do so.
• Assist in supervising activities such as connect groups, chapel, extra-curricular activities and playground duties, as directed.
• Assist the Learning Support Teacher with the testing of enrolled students.
• Assist and teach students with additional needs within a classroom learning environment in either a small group or individually, under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist with supervision of Disability Adjustments/Disability Provisions for NAPLAN and various exams.
• Perform clerical and other duties, as requested, within the limits of your skills, competence, training and/or experience as given by your supervisor and/or College Principal.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Committed Christian who is actively involved in their local evangelical Christian church.
• Has adequate understanding of the development of social/emotional skills and how to embed specific strategies within the educative process.
• Possesses excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products and proactive in learning new technologies for education support.
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Has a current Working with Children Check.

Essential Qualities

• Displays discretion, confidentiality, honesty and integrity.
• Positive, self-directed, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to follow policies and procedures regarding students who exhibit challenging behaviour
• Adequate understanding of the development of social/emotional skills and how to embed specific strategies within the educative process.
• Demonstrates adaptability and resilience with a mindset for continuous personal improvement .
• Demonstrates pedagogical expertise and continuously pursues professional development.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team, and effective conflict resolution skills and practices.
• Manages work based on priorities in a calm and methodical approach.

We’ll partner with you along the way

As a member of the St. Philip’s team, we are committed to advancing your God-given purpose and potential by supporting your personal and professional growth, while approaching the changing needs of the future with confidence and ingenuity.

Note: All SPCC employees are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment. They are also committed to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards and strictly complies with work health safety standards.

Skills and Experiences