Teacher's Aide

Newington College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newington College is seeking a dedicated Teacher’s Aide to join the Inclusive Learning Department on a permanent basis, commencing start of Term 1 2027 for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on classroom support, differentiated materials, and collaborative work with teachers to meet diverse student needs.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathy for students with individual needs, strong communication, and a commitment to pastoral care within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher’s Aide with relevant experience.
• Empathy for students with individual learning needs.
• Ability to implement differentiated learning programs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to Child Safeguarding policies and WHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and assist in preparing differentiated teaching materials.
• Support teachers to understand the educational, health and welfare needs of Aboriginal and Indigenous students.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff as part of the Inclusive Learning team.
• Contribute to the pastoral care and wellbeing of students.

Skills

Empathy for students

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Pastoral care

WHS awareness

Child safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher’s Aide

Job description

About Newington College:

Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here – from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than 2000 students across five vibrant campuses from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. This year, Newington entered an exciting new phase as the College transitions to co-education starting with Kindergarten and Year 5, becoming fully co-educational by 2033. Our students will enter a world that will require them to walk and work alongside all genders collaboratively, respectfully and empathetically as colleagues, employers, employees, partners, parents and friends. We want to ensure the College remains a vibrant, contemporary institution, in step with the society it is part of.

About the Position:

Newington College is seeking a suitably qualified and caring Teacher's Aide to join our Inclusive Learning Department on a permanent basis commencing start of Term 1 2027 for a 12-month contract.

The Teacher’s Aide is a qualified, caring, enthusiastic and proactive person who possesses excellent communication skills, demonstrate a genuine empathy for students with individual needs and is a great team player. This position is required to undertake a variety of duties including primarily classroom support and assistance in the preparation of differentiated teaching materials.

This position requires working 38 to 39 weeks per year, during term time. The remuneration will be proportionate to 1.0 FTE and the number of working weeks.

To obtain further information about the position, please contact Catherine Phoon (Head of Inclusive Learning) at: ******@newington.nsw.edu.au.

For questions relating to the recruitment process please email our People & Culture Team at: **@newington.nsw.edu.au.

About you:

• have sound secondary school experience and qualifications as a Teacher’s Aide
• have a sound understanding of the learning needs of students and a demonstrated empathy for students with individual learning needs
• be able to implement specialised learning programs and engage students in a vibrant differentiated education program
• assist and provide support to all students to achieve improved educational outcomes by acting as a support person with the mentor for students within the Pastoral system
• support teachers to understand the educational, health and welfare needs of Aboriginal and Indigenous students in their classroom
• work effectively as a member of an enthusiastic team and work in collaboration with teachers
• assist with the preparation of teaching aids and resources
• show a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care of students
• have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• possess a thorough knowledge of safe work practices and WHS issues
• understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
• contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.