Teacher Aide - Warwick West State School

About the School

At Warwick West State School, we are committed to providing a well-balanced education through a wide range of coordinated and engaging learning experiences in a supportive, caring, and inclusive environment. We take great pride in our school and its strong tradition of collaboration to deliver high-quality teaching and learning. Our school community works together to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed.

About The Role

As a Teacher Aide you will contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.

The teacher aide position will be working with Students with Disabilities who require extensive adjustments to access the school environment and learning.

About you

Our ideal next candidate will possess the following skills, which are desirable but not mandatory for this position.

Strong interpersonal skills
Effective communication and time management skills
Interest and/or experience in working with students with diverse learning needs
High attention to detail, with initiative and motivation to achieve goals
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build strong relationships with a diverse range of people
High energy and physical ability to actively support students in classrooms and play areas
Professional respect for privacy and confidentiality of student and family information

Your Responsibilities

As the Teacher Aide, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Supporting students with various complex learning needs, complex behaviours and complex medical needs
Supporting students from a range of backgrounds
Supporting students with toileting and health management needs (training provided)
Supporting students through the use of Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) and keyword signing
Supporting students in and out of the classroom, including during lunch times
1:1 support and small group work to access the curriculum
Supporting Students with Social/Emotional needs
Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher
Working with small groups as well as individual students
Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member
Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs
Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families

You may also be called upon to:

Assist with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources
Undertake clerical assistance duties including typing teachers' notes and programs, photocopying teaching materials, collation and duplication of exam papers, recording of examination results, compiling students' results records, assisting in organising off-site activities
Assist in preparing, storing, distributing and clearing away teaching equipment and materials
Contribute to the welfare, health and safety of students, including the delivery of first aid

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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