Teacher Aide - Part Time

Ohana College is a growing Co-Ed Independent Secondary Special Assistance School for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Ohana College is located at Meadowbrook, Qld.

Ohana College bases its philosophy on establishing positive and respectful relationships between adults and students to maximize engagement, emotional well-being and academic achievement in a strong welfare based environment. Every class has a Teacher Aide working with a Qld registered teacher.

Working at our school can be challenging but very rewarding. The school is well resourced with strong and able management , open communication lines and a strong and engaging team environment. Your views, opinions and suggestions as an employee are welcomed and encouraged. Excellent mentoring and professional development support is provided along with a full EAP service. We offer very competitive salaries and great working conditions. All staff have access to free car parking, EAP, stacks of professional development and Fitness Passport.

We are seeking applications from talented, resilient, experienced Teacher Aides looking for an innovative and student-centred schooling environment. Join us on our exciting new journey at this beautiful location and help change the lives of our students.

We require a suitably qualified Secondary School experienced Teacher Aide to work on a part-time basis (32 hours per week) . This is an on campus position.

Certificate 3 Educational Support preferred. The position is permanent and part time and accrues annual leave and personal leave. Teacher Aides work 32 hours per week Monday to Friday. Teacher Aides do not work in school holidays.

Key Responsibilities/Selection Criteria

• Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions
• Supporting students with their academic learning, individually or within a group
• Assisting in numeracy and literacy programs
• Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member
• Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.
• Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs
• Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitively to students and their families
• Administration assistance to Teachers as required
• Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher
• Assisting teaching staff with supervision during breaks
• Contributing to the welfare, health and safety of students.
• Assist students with special needs including but not limited to, learning disabilities, ASD and other various diagnoses.

Requirements

• Please address the above Selection Criteria.
• Experience working as a Teacher Aide preferably in a secondary school.
• Current Qld Working With Children Blue Card (P) Paid
• Certificate 3 in Educational Support or equivalent preferred.
• Australian Drivers Licence.
• Names & contact details of two Australian professional referees.

Application Process:

All applications must be made via Seek. Please include a covering letter that also addresses the Selection Criteria.