Special School Teacher Aide
Core
Provides routine support for teachers and students with intellectual disabilities, including physical care, behavioral support, and communication assistance.
Role type
Junior education support class employee (Special School Teacher Aide)
Builds
Educational programs and student routines for students with diagnosed intellectual disabilities
Domain
Special education / Intellectual disability support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical care and wellbeing support, Behavioral management, Communication support (AUSLAN/braille), Team collaboration, Routine task execution, Medical intervention support (with training)
Preferred skills
Technical knowledge of educational frameworks, Coordination of support staff
Responsibilities
Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting; Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting; Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting; Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision; Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance; Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.