Teacher Aide - White Rock Campus

Teacher Aide

Part Time (school hours 8.30am-3pm), Term Time 

4 days (24 hours) per week

White Rock Campus Primary

Trinity Anglican School is seeking a passionate, organised and supportive Teacher Aide to join our team at the White Rock Primary Campus. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and adaptable Teacher Aide to work with our experienced team in a vibrant co-educational environment. 

Your role as Teacher Aide is to assist the classroom Teacher and support student learning and wellbeing. Your day will be varied as you switch from working with students supporting learning activities, to assisting with organising activities, to yard duty, and preparation of resources, all under the guidance and direction of the classroom Teacher. 

This role will suit someone who is flexible to work across primary school age groups, and an excellent team player who can work under the direction of different classroom teachers. If you have experience working with children and you are seeking a role that provides fulfilment, great working hours, and a beautiful, natural working environment, please apply today.

Founded in 1983, Trinity Anglican School (TAS) is the leading Independent Anglican school in Cairns. With an unrivalled reputation for excellence in FNQ, TAS has a K-12 campus at White Rock and a K-6 campus at Kewarra Beach. 

Do you have: 

• CERT III in Education Support, or similar 
• Experience in a similar role
• Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) or Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012) (Desirable) 
• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (HLTAID009) (Desirable)

Are you a team member who can: 

Work collaboratively under the guidance of the class teacher and: 

• produce displays and resources as required.
• undertake routine tasks for example:
  • prepare resources for a class, 
  • manage and store stock for teachers, 
  • photocopy information required for lessons etc. 
• liaise with volunteers who help with classroom activities and ensure tasks are actioned to support teachers
• assist teachers with pastoral care of students
• assist teachers with yard duty supervision
• monitor students’ performance and report information to teachers
• attend and assist teachers with the organisation of outings and other special activities
• assist with other office administration duties when required
• assist with other duties as designated by the Head of Primary School 

Suitability to work with children, students, and young people

TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our children, students and young people and we achieve this through recruiting professional staff based on merit and suitability to work with children, students and young people.

To ensure your suitability to work with children, students and young people, the following checks will be undertaken in the recruitment process: 

• National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission) 
• Blue Card Suitability (No Card, No Start)  
• Reference Checks
• Child Protection Certificate

How to apply?

Please provide the following information to be assessed for this position: 

1. Your current résumé in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
2. A cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role, as well as your availability for working hours.

We will process applications and fill the role as soon as possible, so please apply today!