<p><strong>About Frensham Schools</strong></p> <p>Established in 1913, Frensham is one of Australia’s most respected boarding and day schools for girls. Frensham Junior School was founded in 1954 and is now the leading academic, co-educational primary school and preschool in the Southern Highlands. At Frensham Schools we inspire students to be critical, ethical and flexible thinkers, equipped to be future leaders in a complex and rapidly changing world.</p> <p>Our passionate and dedicated staff work as a highly professional team that takes the time to consider and support each student’s individual learning, growth and development as independent, empowered young people. In a stimulating living and learning environment, surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty, our students are challenged and supported to develop the skills and the motivation to contribute positively to their local and global communities. They are taught to value kindness, resilience, empathy and compassion, and to carry these attributes with them for life, alongside the School’s core values.</p> <p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p>Frensham Junior School is seeking to appoint a part-time (0.4 FTE) <strong>Teacher’s Aide</strong> from Term 1, 2026 (term-time only).</p> <p>The successful candidates will be suitably qualified and experienced, with training and expertise in working with students with a range of social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs. They will have the capacity to:</p> <ul> <li>Work a combination of full days and half days across the week (preferred and by negotiation)</li> <li>Implement 1 to 1 and small group interventions&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist teachers with in-class support programs</li> <li>Co-supervise playground duties and provide support to students on the playground</li> <li>Work with relevant staff to implement and maintain learning support plans and documentation.</li> </ul> <p>Salary is in accordance with the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.</p> <p><strong>Position Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Certificate III or IV in Education Support and prior experience as a Learning Support Assistant or Teacher’s Aide.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience working with students who have special learning and/or support requirements (which may be academic, social/emotional or behavioural).</li> <li>Experience with MultiLit intervention programs preferred.</li> <li>Ability to manage sensitive information discretely and maintain confidentiality at all times.</li> <li>An awareness of the types and levels of adjustments provided within schools.</li> <li>A calm, nurturing and supportive manner in all interactions with students and parents.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in working as a team with the ability to be supportive, build connections and encourage others.</li> <li>Strong computer literacy and confidence in the use of technology.</li> <li>Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.</li> <li>Commitment to the values and ethos of Frensham Schools.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Commencement:</strong> Term 1, 2026</p> <p><i>All staff at Frensham Schools take an active role in ensuring our Child Protection programs, policies and processes are at the forefront of all that we do. A Working with Children Check Clearance Number must be provided to the School prior to confirmation of the appointment.</i></p>