Teacher Aide
Core
Provide routine support for teachers and students in an inclusive learning environment, assisting with student care, communication, and educational program coordination.
Role type
Education support class position (Teacher Aide)
Builds
Support for students and teachers within a school setting
Domain
Education / K-12
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Student care and wellbeing support, communication with teachers and parents, basic supervision of small groups, behavioral support, coordination of support tasks, specialized communication support (e.g., AUSLAN, braille)
Preferred skills
Professional learning and growth, teamwork, technical knowledge of basic principles
Responsibilities
Assisting with planning of student routines, providing basic physical care (toileting, meals, lifting), communicating with teachers on student matters, addressing immediate behavioral presentations, supervising individuals or groups of up to 4 students, supporting teachers in coordinating educational programs, providing medical intervention support under specific conditions
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised IC