LEARNING SUPPORT / TEACHER AIDE

Carinya Christian School is now receiving applications for a temporary part-time Learning Support / Teacher Aide to work at our Gunnedah School from Term 3 2021.

The Position

The Learning Support / Teacher Aide will support students in their learning and will be expected to complete the following tasks with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism:

  • Assist with the implementation of learning programs throughout the school;

  • Prepare equipment and materials in accordance with class teacher directions;

  • Provide assistance during class activities, as required, to ensure maximum participation in programs;

  • Liaise with the class teacher for relevant duties.

The APPLIcant

Applicants must be committed Christians of reformed evangelical persuasion. It is desirable that applicants will have completed a Certificate 3 in Education Support, or be currently completing a university degree in Education. Other applicants will be considered based on their experience and/or other relevant qualification.

Personal characteristics and skills considered essential for the Teacher Aide to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the role include:

  • Able to work as a member of a team;

  • Understand how to relate effectively to students from Prep to Year 8;

  • Be able to work independently when required;

  • Have the ability to maintain a flexible attitude to daily work flow;

  • Have the capacity to make appropriate judgments to ensure student safety and welfare;

  • Have ICT competencies conducive to supporting students with significant learning needs;

  • Be willing to assist with filing, photocopying and other administrative duties;

  • Without exception be able to respect and understand the need for confidentiality;

  • Work to develop effective and positive relationships with all students in the class;

  • Be able to work with students individually or in small groups on activities planned by the teaching team.

The School

The Tamworth Christian Education Association operates both Carinya Christian School Gunnedah and Tamworth. Over 550 families, 940 students, and 140 staff make up the Carinya community, with staff working across both schools to share administrative and curriculum resources.

Carinya Gunnedah is a Prep to Year 9 co-educational school, with plans in place to progress to Year 10 by 2022. The school has a strong academic profile and a broad extra curricular program. Over 140 families form the Gunnedah school community and more than 230 students are currently enrolled from Prep to Year 8. A strong focus on professional development and teaching standards exists within the school and teaching staff are encouraged to seek progression against the National Teaching Standards.

Benefits

Teacher Aides at Carinya are employed under the Independent Schools NSW Standards Model (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017 – 2021. This agreement provides above average benefits and career progression opportunities to all staff.

The Region

Gunnedah is a major commercial township of the Liverpool Plains located within the North West Slopes Region of north-west New South Wales. The township is approximately 450 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD and 650 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD. Agriculture, mining and manufacturing are the regions major industries, all of these supported by the bustling commercial hub of Gunnedah.

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How To Apply

Applications must be on the Support Staff Employment Application Form. Hard copies are available on request by calling 6742 2744.

Applications close Friday 2nd of July 2021.

Applications currently being received and interviews will take place as soon as convenient.

More Information About the School

Carinya Website: www.carinya.nsw.edu.au/carinya-gunnedah
Carinya Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarinyaGunnedah