Learning and Enrichment Teachers' Aide (Senior School)
22/11/2024
06/12/2024
Permanent - Full Time
Pacific Hills Christian School
Learning & Enrichment Teachers' Aide,Senior School
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Learning and Enrichment Teachers' Aide to complement our K-12 Learning and Enrichment team as part of the Stage 5 team.
The Learning and Enrichment team collaborates with class teachers to identify and support students with additional needs in an inclusive way that enhances their cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
This full-time position will commence Term 1, 2025
Pacific Hills Christian School is a co-educational Prep to Year 12 Christian school with 1500 students, located in Dural, in the Hills District of Sydney. The School is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW. The School emphasises excellence and growth in Christian character with its vision being 'to provide a Christian educational community as a centre of teaching, learning, and serving excellence founded on Biblically based beliefs, values, and behaviour'. A distinctive of Pacific Hills is our commitment to Christian service.
Job Description
As part of your application, please complete this application form: PHCS Application Form
To be considered for this role, you must upload a completed copy of this application form into the 'Other Documents' section, along with all other documents requested. Please check you have uploaded all the required documents or made a note of missing documents, before pressing submit.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
A willingness to be an advocate for students with disabilities;
Skills and competence in assisting students who may require substantial physical and personal care support (or a willingness to learn);
Assist students with school routines and classroom activities;
Assist classroom teachers and the Learning and Enrichment teachers in the delivery of educational interventions to support the access of students to the curriculum. This may be one-on-one with an individual student, or with small groups of students;
Build and maintain strong relationships with students that focus on understanding their needs and how best to support them in a positive manner to succeed at school;
Implement the health care plans or behaviour plans of students to support their engagement in learning activities;
Participate in student welfare and wellbeing activities as required;
Assist with toileting and personal care needs of students at all ages and dependency levels, including assisting with showering, and changing at school camps;
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of behavioural and medical plans for students as required;
Well-developed interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills to collaborate and liaise with the Learning and Enrichment team, and class teachers;
An understanding of the of legal requirements with regards to Disability Standards for Education 2005; and an understanding of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) processes, and levels of adjustments;
Other duties as determined by the Principal or K-12 Learning and Enrichment.
Experience and Qualifications:
Cert III, IV, or V in Educational Support (or equivalent qualification and/or commensurate experience);
Current First Aid Certificate, as well as current Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma Management;
Experience working in an educational environment.
As a valued member of our community you will:
Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community;
Share in daily devotions as a staff;
Access career growth & development;
Have Global Mission opportunities;
Have access to an on-site cafe and canteen.
The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.
For further information, please contact the HR Department by email hr@pacific.education, referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.
Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.
Pacific Hills Christian School is a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.
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