Teacher Aide

" Only Students on near completion of a teaching degree will be considered."

Minarah College is seeking experienced and passionate Teacher's Aides to join our High School Education Support team from Term 1, 2026 for the 2026 academic year. These roles are term-time only.

About the School:
Minarah College is an independent Islamic co-educational school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Minarah College was established in January 2002 by the Muslim League of NSW Inc.

The school is located 7 kilometres from Liverpool amongst Sydney's Southwestern Suburbs. Minarah College was started to ensure that the best quality education is delivered to our future leaders, our children, within an Islamic environment.

The school motto, 'Oh Lord Increase my knowledge', is that students will seek increased knowledge through faith and prayer. Minarah College was founded to provide boys and girls to acquire knowledge and education of Islamic Ethical Values and to excel in this life and the Hereafter through the provision of a wide range of learning experiences in a supportive, caring and intellectually stimulating environment.

We invite you to visit us soon to find out more about our very special College and its programs. In the meantime, please visit our website and social media pages to learn more about us.

View our Statement of Faith here: https://www.minarah.nsw.edu.au/about/our-faith

Successful applicants will be expected to support the Islamic Ethos of the College and may be required to work at Green Valley NSW 2168

About the Role:
As a Teacher's Aide, you'll support students aged 12–18 with a range of educational needs and diagnosed or imputed disabilities. You'll work closely with teachers to promote learning, inclusion, and wellbeing across the school day.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with children from 12 – 18 years of age who present with a range of educational needs and diagnosed or imputed disabilities.

Proactively support specific students or small groups of students to facilitate and promote participation in learning and contribution to class activities.

Be involved in the life of the school and develop positive relationships with staff, students, and families to assist with the building of a 'community' that recognises and celebrates diversity.

Assist students with high support needs in their learning program and life skills throughout the school day.

Assist students in their transition around the school and in the classroom.

Support student learning and encourage social integration both in and out of the classroom.

Help deliver and support the learning adjustments made for individual students.

Meet the physical demand of the position which may include kneeling, stooping, lifting, feeding, assistance with personal hygiene/grooming, toileting.

Display discretion, confidentiality, honesty, and integrity in relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.

Successful candidates should have:

Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.

Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to work with teachers, students, and parents.

Maintaining and updating SharePoint

Maintaining and scheduling appointments with parents

Preparing and formatting documents, reports, and presentations.

Printing, photocopying, and laminating

Experience and Qualifications Required:

Experience working in a school environment.

Experience in a related field working with individuals with educational needs and diagnosed or imputed disabilities advantageous.

Have the proven ability to support a diversity of learners under the supervision and direction of teachers.

Experience in an education setting.

Experience with behaviour management.

Have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.

Be a service orientated individual who shows initiative.

Show demonstrated computer skills, including basic word processing.

Have excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Hold a current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.

Valid working with Children Check.

Employment Conditions:

Teachers at Minarah College are employed under the Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025

The Application Process

When preparing your application for our consideration, please include:

A covering letter addressed to the Principal

Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) including NESA Teacher accreditation information (if available) with telephone contact details of three supporting referees

Current WWCC and expiry date

Qualifications

Minarah College is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are enthusiastic about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter addressed to the Principal,at Minarah College addressing the Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional references to

Mr Abdul Shariff
Principal
Minarah College

Email: [email protected]

For more information about Minarah College, please visit our website at www.minarah.nsw.edu.au

Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday 21st November 2025

College reserve the right to close this job ad early and appoint a suitable applicant to this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered.