Teacher Aide

Araluen Christian College - Araluen (see more jobs from this school)

Araluen, NT 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 15 October 2024


We are seeking a passionate Teacher Aid to support in the classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future generation in the Territory with NT Christian Schools.

<p>As a Teacher Aide, you will support the delivery of high-quality educational services by helping teachers, students, and parents with learning tasks and administrative responsibilities in a nurturing school setting. The Teacher Aide is accountable to the Principal or their designated representative. The Principal may adjust the reporting structure to teachers periodically to meet specific requirements within the school.</p><p><strong>Key Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>To effectively witness to the beliefs articulated in the Company’s Policies of NT Christian Schools by modelling an authentic life of faith lived in accordance with those beliefs, and with general Christian principles.</li><li>To contribute to the spiritual life of the school by leading or otherwise assisting in the conduct of religious services and otherwise engaging in religious practices and observances (including, but not limited to, leading prayers or devotions and sharing testimonies).</li><li>To model an appropriate Christian lifestyle in and out of school, acting at all times consistently with the beliefs articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools.</li><li>Maintain the capacity to be an active team member and work collaboratively.</li><li>Experience in, or willingness to learn, technology including computers, online platforms and data management software.</li><li>On occasion attend and participate in team meetings and Education Adjustment Plan reviews for students under your care as requested by the Learning Support Coordinator.</li><li>Assisting with the collection, preparation and distribution of classroom materials.</li><li>Aiding with the educational program where limited discretion and judgment and/or specific skills are involved.</li><li>Assisting student learning, either individually or in groups, under the direct supervision of a higher-level general employee or a teacher.</li><li>Supporting teachers with the care of students on school excursions, sports days and other classroom activities, occasionally outside of normal school hours.</li><li><p>Participate in individual student and group student support activities to enhance their educational development, occasionally according to individual support plans for students recognised with special needs. </p><p><strong>Selection criteria Essential:</strong></p></li><li>A committed Christian actively involved in your local church.</li><li>Prove an ability to effectively model Christian values as expressed in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools and to give an authentic witness to those values.</li><li>Demonstrate or be willing to develop, the ability to draw upon the beliefs articulated in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools to prepare an environment and culture of biblical perspective enhancing significant outcomes for students.</li><li>Have a capacity to work as a constructive member of a cohesive team with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.</li><li>Must hold a valid Working with Children (Ochre) Card.</li><li>Must have a valid NT police check within the last 12 months, or invoice of order for one. <br /><br /><strong>Desirable:</strong></li><li>Experience working in a school setting or working with children.</li><li>Relevant cert IV or Diploma. </li><li>A current NT Driver’s License.</li></ul>

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