Key duties and responsibilities

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the foremost schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 143 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,400 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship. 

At RGS, we employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

POSITION TITLE:  Teacher Aide (Learning Enrichment Centre)

DEPARTMENT:  Secondary

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Term-Time (38 hours per week), Permanent

REPORTS TO:  Coordinator of Learning Enrichment

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position involves the support and delivery of learning assistance to students with special needs and learning difficulties – both in remediation and extension; and to provide administrative support to the Coordinator of Learning Enrichment and classroom teachers.

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Work directly with students in class to provide assistance in facilitating the learning for students with specific needs as allocated by the Teacher;
• Facilitate small group support to students as allocated by the Teacher;
• Support students with a disability or learning difference;
• Aid in the preparation and delivery of teaching and learning programs within the frameworks in place in the School;
• Assist teachers with learning activities that take place in and out of the classroom;
• Assist with the monitoring, evaluating and reporting of student progress;
• Be responsible for the storage and maintenance of resources and consumables;
• Assist with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources;
• Administrative assistance duties, including;
  • Typing of work programs, worksheets, exams, semester results;
  • Duplicate/photocopy teaching materials;
  • Maintain Student Data Bases;
• Any other duties as required by the Coordinator of Learning Enrichment.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
• Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
• Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
• Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
• Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;
• Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Experience working as a Teacher Aide with students with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities;
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Power Point;
• Proficient in the use of TASS, desired but not essential;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES 

• Working with Children Check;
• Police Check;
• Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate
• Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent previous work experience;

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please 'apply now' through the RGS Website: Current Career Opportunities | The Rockhampton Grammar School (rgs.qld.edu.au)

Please submit the following compulsory items:

• Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your teacher aide experience and why you are the best candidate for the role;
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;
• RGS Application for Employment Form.

Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Friday 6 December 2024

Enquiries should be directed to Ms Jenny Lomonaco (Coordinator of Learning Enrichment) on 07 4936 0662.

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements.