Teaching Assistant - Learning Enhancement Secondary

Leading northern Gold Coast P-12 College
Part Time (4 days per week) Term 2 Contract
Wonderful facilities and learning environment
About the College
Coomera Anglican College is a leading Gold Coast school in Upper Coomera, developing young minds in a nurturing, supporting and future-focused learning environment, from Early Learning and Preparatory through to Year 12. The College Purpose is to Inspire Excellence in Teaching, Learning, Service and Faith. We focus on delivering a holistic approach to education by embedding well-being at the core of the curriculum. We are future focused in ensuring that our students are ready for a future that we do not yet know, and that they are prepared to make a significant contribution to the global community.
The Role
We are seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant – Learning Enhancement to support our Secondary students to reach their full potential. The Teaching Assistant - Learning Enhancement role works closely with classroom teachers to provide targeted assistance to Learning Enhancement students, facilitating language development and academic success. Please note that this position is a Term 2, part time (4 days per week) contract role.
To be successful you will be committed to getting the best outcome for all students with a focus on implementing strategies that assist in meeting their needs. You are able to communicate and work with a broad range of people in a professional manner. You will be able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with classroom teachers to assess the needs of Learning Enhancement students and develop personalised support plans.
Assist in planning and delivering instructional activities that promote language acquisition and comprehension for EAL and Learning Enhancement students.
Provide one-on-one or small group support sessions to Learning Enhancement students, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Adapt and create instructional materials to meet the linguistic proficiency levels and cultural backgrounds of Learning Enhancement students.
Support Learning Enhancement students in accessing and understanding classroom content, including assignments, lectures, and assessments.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where Learning Enhancement students feel valued and encouraged to participate.
Collaborate with other school staff to address the holistic needs of Learning Enhancement students.
About you:
Previous experience in a similar role desirable
Professional and courteous manner with parents, staff, students and visitors to the College
Certificate III in Education Services
First Aid Certificate including CPR
Must hold or be qualified to obtain current Blue Card
Experience supporting EAL students would be advantageous.
Key benefits of joining Coomera Anglican College include:
Competitive remuneration, leave loading
Superannuation salary sacrifice incentives and additional employer contributions
Professional and career development opportunities including leadership development
Employee Assistance Program available to all employees
Stimulating work, contemporary facilities and learning environment
Wellbeing programmes and initiatives
Our Values Culture – iLR - imagine, Listen and Respect
Please visit our website www.cac.qld.edu.au to learn more about our College and to take a virtual tour.
Please submit your application including a cover letter and resume no later than Friday 3rd March 2023. For more information, please contact our People and Culture team on (07) 55859900.
Coomera Anglican College is committed to child protection, as such the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening in accordance with the law. Applicants are expected to have read and indicate support and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Anglican Schools and Education & Care Centres.