Administration Support - STA (Student Teacher Assistant)

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated general administrative competency, including knowledge, experience or the capacity to learn relevant computer software
2. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and high level interpersonal skills, including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents and other staff
3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work in a team environment, including the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
4. Demonstrated high level organizational and time management skills, initiative and the ability to work independently

Role

The Secondary Teacher Assistant (STA) will perform a number of duties in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. The STA will be based in one of the College¿s four Houses and will be linked to a Leading Teacher who will supervise and monitor their work.

The Secondary Teacher Assistant is required to:

• provide friendly and helpful assistance to students, parents and staff
• prioritise and manage work demands
• communicate effectively with a range of people
• work as part of the house team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner
• provide specialized knowledge that is relied upon to deliver services to the work area

Responsibilities

Student Attendance:

• Checking homegroup rolls daily to ensure they are maintained correctly.
• Maintaining student attendance database
• Contacting parents to ascertain whether a student absence is approved.
• Preparing reports for Homegroup teachers and House coordinators to facilitate the follow-up of student absences.
• Issuing lat…