Hope School - Teacher’s Aide

Work collaboratively with the Head of School, classroom teachers and other teacher’s aides to support the implementation of effective and differentiated teaching and learning programs for students......

Teachers Aide - Full time maternity leave position available (commencing July 2025)

Wycliffe Hope School is a Kindergarten to Year 12 Christian learning community with the specific focus of supporting and educating students who have a mild to moderate learning disability and/or have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder [ASD] (Level 1 or Level 2). Wycliffe Hope School provides an inclusive learning experience for students with diverse needs which celebrates the truth that they are treasured and essential members of our school community. Wycliffe Hope School is located centrally within the grounds of Wycliffe Christian School, and they together intentionally seek to live the narrative of ‘one learning community’.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the Head of School, classroom teachers and other teacher’s aides to support the implementation of effective and differentiated teaching and learning programs for students. This also requires a thorough understanding of neurodiverse learners and neuro-affirming practice in the school setting.

We are looking for committed Christians of an evangelical persuasion who are active in their local church to join our staff team for a 12 month maternity leave position.

Essential Qualities

• Be deeply committed to Christian education
• Demonstrate a passion for working with children who have diverse learning needs and a willingness to build relationships
• Demonstrate a sound understanding and willingness to engage with various ICT innovations in the classroom, including supporting students to work with an iPad during class
• Implement positive, person-centred behaviour support plans as needed, in collaboration with other relevant school and external staff
• Demonstrate flexibility in your ability to respond to current needs of students

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess students’ skills and learning requirements and provide feedback as directed by classroom teachers
• Collaborate with school staff to create meaningful and respectful strategies for learning
• Contribute to the implementation and regular reviews of student Individual Plans as part of a caseload team model.
• Support student interactions and needs in the playground as part of a roster system
• Work closely with class teachers and other teacher’s aides to implement teaching programs and support students’ learning
• Help students transition from one class to another, as applicable
• Participate in regular staff meetings
• Exercise judgement and initiative to resolve issues encountered in routine relationships with students in collaboration with teaching staff, demonstrating an ability to model strategies that foster a strong sense of belonging and respect
• Lead small group sessions at the discretion and direction of the classroom teacher
• Support personal care requirements for students when directed
• Perform administration tasks such as preparing tasks/activities, laminating resources, photocopying, data entry.
• Helping to maintain classroom spaces alongside classroom teams.

Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

To apply for this position, please download and complete our Employment Application Form.

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For further information, please contact the school on 4753 6422.