Teachers' Assistant

Pacific Hills Christian School; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafe and canteen

Fitness Passport program via AISNSW

Job summary

Pacific Hope Christian School in Tweed Heads, NSW, seeks a Teacher Assistant to support students with special needs. Roles include assisting teachers with learning activities, preparing materials, and supporting inclusive classrooms.

Permanent full-time and part-time positions are available, with days negotiable for the right candidate. Ideal applicants will have a First Aid Certificate and a qualification in Education Support or a Special Needs field, with a commitment to Christian education

Qualifications

• Passion to support students with special needs
• Well-developed interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Initiative and capacity to work with minimal supervision
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Ability to facilitate a safe work environment
• Qualified or working toward Education Support or a Special Needs Certificate

Responsibilities

• Support student learning under the teacher's direction with individuals and small groups
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of educational programs
• Maintain student confidentiality per school policy and law
• Engage in ongoing professional development as per school policy
• Foster cooperative relationships with team members and stakeholders
• Provide interventions to meet safety, social, emotional, health and personal care needs of students
• Support school routines and classroom activities

Skills

Special needs support

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Safety awareness

Education

First Aid Certificate

Education Support qualification

Special Needs Certificate

Job description

We are excited to be seeking passionate and dedicated Teachers' Assistant to join our community in Term 1, 2027.Permanent full time and part time positions are available, and days may be negotiable for the right candidate.

Applications are invited from those with a passion for working with students with additional needs, who enjoy working collaboratively and who wish to be a part of a caring and innovative school community. Experience working with students with a disability is desirable but not essential.

Pacific Hope Christian School is a special school providing Christian Education for students with a mild to moderate level of intellectual delay or Autism in Year 1 to Year 12. This co-educational Christian learning community is committed to developing and nurturing its students. Pacific Hope Christian School is located in Tweed Heads on the far north coast of NSW and is part of the Pacific Group of nine Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW. Pacific Hope Chrisitan School is located on the same site as Pacific Coast Christian School and has its own Principal but shares facilities. Each student is unique, and we aim to develop the full potential in each individual by providing a mixture of individualised and small group instruction and support. PacificHope Christian School has a clear vision to honour Christ in all its programs and practices. Each staff member is a committed Christian and holds strongly to the belief that we are all created and loved by God.

Job Description

A Teacher Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher. They provide assistance to students with disability and additional support needs. They contribute to the provisions of a quality educational service by supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities and working directly with the students.

To be effective in this position you will have:

• A passion to support students with special needs
• Well-developed interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Initiative and capacity to work with minimal supervision
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Ability to facilitate a safe work environment
• Qualified or working toward a qualification in Education Support or a Special Needs Certificate

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Supporting student learning under the direction of the teacher with individual and small groups of students, both within and outside of the classroom
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of educational programs to support student needs
• Ensure student confidentiality is consistent with school policy and legislative requirements
• Ensure, in line with School policy, ongoing Professional Development
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with other team members and stakeholders
• Provide interventions and support to meet the safety, social, emotional, health and personal care needs of students, where required
• Provide assistance with school routines and classroom activities

Demonstrated ability desired:

• Implement strategies to support the needs of students with special needs
• Collect and interpret information in relation to student achievement and behaviour
• Maintain professional and pastoral rapport with students, parents, and staff
• Communicate effectively and display a high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member
• Interpret and implement individual Educational Plans, including behaviour plans and transition plans

As a valued member of our community you will:

• Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community
• Share in daily devotions as a staff
• Access career growth & development
• Have Global Mission opportunities
• Have access to an on-site cafe and canteen
• Accessibility to AISNSW's Fitness Passport Program

The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

Pacific Hope Christian Schoolis a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.