A unique opportunity to live within and contribute to a strong community.
At The Cathedral School, we pride ourselves on the various levels of specifically designed structures we have in place to offer top-class academic, boarding, and social support for your child.
Students from many different countries have chosen to study at The Cathedral School.
International students are welcomed into the school community and are immersed in classes and boarding life with children from many different backgrounds and experiences. The blend of cultures within the school community encourages tolerance and understanding between people from different nationalities and provides a broader global perspective for all.
Do you enjoy supporting and encouraging students to help them to achieve their learning goals and inspire them to reach their full potential? The Cathedral School is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to work alongside our Junior School teachers supporting our Junior School students. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with young children helping them to develop confidence in their personal learning journey whilst working in a great school with wonderful co-workers. The position will be required to work Monday to Friday during term-time from 8.00am to 3.15pm with a half hour unpaid lunch break (33.75 hours per week).To be successful within the role we are looking for Assistants who:Have the ability to support students.Are passionate about education and the direction it is heading.Value diversity, inclusion, cultures and traditions.Encourage students to reach their full potential.At Cathedral we are excited about the future, and we cherish the opportunity to invest in the leaders of tomorrow. The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James locatedâ¯in Mundingburra is Townsville's only Independent Anglican School for boys and girls from Early Childhoodâ¯to Year 12 and boarding students from Year 7 to 12. The school is set adjacent to a lagoon and lush tropical rain trees creating a wonderful canvas toâ¯inspireâ¯learning and creativity.⯠At Cathedral we 'educate for life-long success'. We know that this requires a well-rounded education and a focus onâ¯developing the "whole person" by nurturing the body and spirit as well as the mind. To be able to qualify for the position applicants must have the following qualifications and competencies.QualificationsCertificate III in Education Support is the minimum formal qualification. Current First aid & CPR Certificates.Valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card).Competencies, Knowledge & Skills Intermediate computer skills.Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.Ability to work to deadlines demonstrating organisational and time management skills.Problem solving.Ability to demonstrate maturity, flexibility, creativity, and initiative within work role.Demonstrate the ability to work with others both individually and as a team member. Ability to affirm the unique worth of each child.Demonstrate initiative and flexibility in working with children. Demonstrate abilities of reliability, tact, confidentiality, and discretion. Basic understanding of occupational health and safety and anti-discriminatory practices. The key accountabilities for the position are as follows:Interaction with StudentsTreat all students with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences.Provide students with a safe and nurturing environment.Use appropriate language in support of student's learning.Model appropriate behaviour.Students with Additional NeedsSpecific Literacy and Numeracy duties may include: support for teachers in providing learning materials or students at risk; working with small groups as well as individual students; use of computers when working with students.Work collaboratively under the guidance of the Head of Learning Enrichment and class teachers.Assist class teachers in the implementation of individual and small group support programs as documented in students’ plans.Prepare and organise classroom/school materials and resources to support ISP goals.Monitor students’ performance and report information.Preparing and updating student files.Make resources for specialised programs.Testing children under the direction of the Head of Learning Enrichment.General DutiesProvide educational program assistance in all key learning areas with individuals or groups. Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher.Assist in a range of administrative duties at the discretion of the Head of Learning Enrichment including sharing observations and filing. Operate office equipment such as photocopier, laminator, guillotine, and multi-media as required in the completion of duties.Administrative duties including photocopying and compiling student result records.Assist in preparing, storing, making available and clearing away teaching equipment and materials.Care of equipment, materials, and resources.Be supportive of the goals of the program. Communicate any messages received. Assist teacher with record keeping as required.During ClassComplete task/activities, as instructed by the classroom teacher which may include:Work with children either in small groups or individually under direction of a class teacher. Mark work when asked and provide feedback of any difficulties to the classroom teacher after small group instruction.Provide careful management and supervision of small groups of children as well as the whole group, when required.Work alongside the Head of Learning Enrichment, providing individual and/or small group instruction as required. (Training will be provided if needed).Keep the classroom reasonably tidy during sessions and assist with clean-up as requested by the classroom teacher. All staff at Cathedral are expected to support the philosophies of the School, must either hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and/or be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.Interested applicants who would like to be part of a thriving professional community can obtain further information by visiting our "Employment" page at www.cathedral.qld.edu.au.Applying for the PositionApplicants wishing to apply for the position are required to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their experience providing 3 work references to which the school can contact. We will assess applications as they arrive, so please apply today! Teaching & Learning Assistant position description 53000AUDMundingburra4812
