Primary Teacher Aide (SWAN)

Purpose of the role

The role of the Primary Teacher Aide (SWAN) is to support targeted literacy and numeracy intervention, EAL/D learners, and small-group programs across the primary school.

About the position

This is a permanent full-time (term-time) position, where the successful candidate will work 6.5 hours per day / 5 days per week during school terms.

The Teacher Aide (Students With Additional Needs) plays a vital role in helping students achieve success through provision of targeted intervention, assessment support, and collaborative teamwork. The position involves working closely with students, teachers, coordinators, and families to provide high-quality learning support. This position will be based on the Primary Campus and will be performed under the direction/guidance of the SWAN Coordinator.

Further detail regarding the key responsibilities is set out in the Position Description available on the College’s website – www.wcc.qld.edu.au/our-college/employment.

Requirements of the position

As a Teacher Aide, you are part of a professional team of educators who have a passion for teaching children. You will have excellent communication skills, are team-orientated, show a willingness to embrace the challenges of a changing educational context, are reliable and trustworthy, and ethical.

Further requirements of this position are:

• A genuine love for working with children, as well as patience and humility, as you support and assist in learning. activities and social/emotional skills development
• Maintain a flexible attitude to daily workflow and be adaptable to change.

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