Junior School Learning Support Teacher’s Aide

at  Thomas Hassall Anglican College

JUNIOR SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER’S AIDE

Position Title Teacher’s Aide Prep (Pre-Kinder)
Level School Assistant Level 3
Commencement Date Start 3 June 2024
Hours Temporary Full-time or Part-time
12 months Maternity Leave
Thomas Hassall Anglican College is a vibrant P-12 independent College located with close
access to the M5 and M7 in the growing South West of Sydney. We are committed to
challenging our students to look beyond boundaries and to use their gifts and talents to make a
difference in the world. We are guided by our vision – Growing and Nurturing Excellence in
Learning, Wisdom and Service.
The College is seeking to employ a skilled teacher’s aide who can assist teachers in our Prep
(Pre-Kinder) program. The core responsibilities involve supporting students in their learning
and preparing resources. The successful applicant will be appropriately qualified and ready to
work within a professional and cohesive team.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Learning Support Teacher’s Aide will work with Junior School students and teachers to
improve literacy and learning.

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

The Principal through the Deputy Principal/Head of Junior School Learning and Coordinator of
Learning Support Program – Years P-6.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Learning Support Teacher’s Aide may be called upon to assist with the following Learning

Support duties:

• Provide Learning Support for targeted students in a specific grade and operating as part

of that team. This involves working with the classroom teacher or Learning Support
teacher who makes adjustments to learning in the classroom and collaborating with
class teachers to provide in-class support for individuals or targeted groups of students.

Withdraw students for targeted support when necessary.

• Work as part of the Learning Support Team as directed by the Coordinator of Learning

Support, including participation in Professional Development courses and

College/Learning Support Staff Meetings.

• Communicate to the Classroom Teacher/Learning Support Teacher regarding student

welfare, behaviour, strengths, or concerns.

• Assist students with special needs in movement around College and organisation of

materials when required.

• Assist with MultiLit as a tutor with individual students or MiniLit with a group of

students.

• Maintain student folders and recording achievements and preparing emails for the

Coordinator of Learning Support to send to parents with progress reports.

• General clerical assistance when needed, including the preparation of resources and

support with copying, and setting up materials as directed by the classroom teacher.

• Perform any duties as is required by the Principal or his nominees from time to time.