Teacher Aide - Lawnton, Australia - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

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Lawnton, Australia

1 week ago

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ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and mostloved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia.

Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities.

Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

About the role

The Salvation Army is seeking a suitably qualified teacher's aide to work as part of a collaborative teaching team, which is committed to supporting students to achieve their personal best.

The teacher's aide will work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff, to provide support for student learning in; classroom, small group, and one-to-one settings, to enhance the learning outcomes of students.

You will successfully

Provide learning support for students in classroom, small group, and onetoone settings class, under the direction of the classroom teacher years 712* (*dependent on individual school needs).
Foster a growth mindset within students.
Monitors, models and encourages appropriate social and emotional learning, and develops positive behaviour plans.
Maintains appropriate school records in line with TSA procedures and Government legislation.
Contributes to and participates in appropriate training and professional development activities including regular supervision

You will have

Teacher Aide Qualifications. E.g. Certificate III in Education Support or Certificate IV in Education Support or other relevant qualification.
Current WWCC Qld (blue Card) or the ability to obtain one.
Experience supporting students who have been disengaged from mainstream school and the ability to reengage and motivate students into educational/ training pathways.
An understanding of the effects of trauma on young people.
Experience in working with students in years 712* (*dependent on individual school needs).
Experience working in collaborative teams.
Experience in supporting and working with vulnerable families
Salary is based on award rates and dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant. Days and hours will be dependent on school needs during term time only, with standdown during term breaks.

This is a permanent, part-time (30hrs per week) position located in Lawnton, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Education Servs General Award Level 3 (or higher).

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
Flexible working conditions
Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
Paid parental leave 12 weeks
Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
Up to 5 days paid leave per year to 'volunteer' in a TSA program or activity
Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes

Employee Assistance Program

Independent confidential counselling service;
Opportunity for career development;
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_