Capricornia School of Distance Education (Rockhampton Campus) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher Aide, to join the team on a permanent part-time basis. This exciting opportunity will allow the successful applicant to contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification TAOO2
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/CQR443629/22P
Closing date 09-Oct-2022
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Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person Amanda Rynne
Contact details (07) 4931 4800
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About our school:
Capricornia School of Distance Education is invested in the education of every student in a distance learning mode. The strength of our school is built on supporting every student to reach their highest potential. Every decision is centred around what's best for our students and we work closely with students, home tutors and their families to provide a quality education.
Your role:
As the Teacher Aide you will have responsibility for the following, but not limited to:
- Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions.
- Assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources.
- Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
- Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.
- Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs.
- Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitively to students and their families.
- The compiling and supervising of class rolls.
- Clerical assistance duties including typing teachers' notes and work programs, duplicating and photocopying teaching materials, checking bus lists, collation and duplication of exam papers, recording of examination results, compiling students results records, assisting in organising off site activities etc.
- Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher.
- Assisting in preparing, storing, making available and clearing away teaching equipment and materials.
- Assisting teaching staff with playground and bus supervision.
- Collecting money from students for various school activities as required.
- Contributing to the welfare, health and safety of students including the delivery of first aid. Where the teacher aide is required to administer first aid, the teacher aide would be required to be formally trained in the administration of first aid, and keep such qualifications current. All costs associated with obtaining and maintaining qualifications would be met from school funds.
- Assist students with special needs, this may in certain circumstances extend to moving disabled pupils, assisting with positioning, assisting with meals, toileting and dressing of pupils unable to care for themselves. Suitable training is essential.
- Listening to students' reading.
- Reading aloud and storytelling.
- Assisting with science demonstrations, textile and cooking classes; e.g. collation of food lists, purchasing, preparation and storage of materials.
- Laundering linens.
- Care of equipment.
- When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 1 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
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For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Information Package for Applicants
Role Description