Teacher Assistant - St Peter's Catholic Primary School

at  Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic applicants for the position of Teacher Assistant to support students (including students with verified impairments and/or learning difficulties and students with advanced learning needs) to reach their full potential.
This is a term-time position for 20hpw, commencing January 2024 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
Under direct supervision of the Principal or nominee, the teacher assistant will provide support services to classroom teachers with student learning either individually or in groups.

TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE

• Practice confidentiality in relation to all aspects of the role
• Assist student learning, either individually or in groups, under the direct supervision of an academic staff member where limited discretion and judgement are involved
• Perform within well-established routines tasks associated with the mass production of printed material including collating, stapling, binding, folding, cutting etc
• Under the direct supervision of a higher-level officer or a member of the academic staff and within well-established routines
• Prepare and clean away materials for use/display in classrooms
• Perform tasks of limited complexity associated with classroom learning e.g. preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs
• Support students in relation to their physical needs
• Other ad hoc duties as required