Teacher Aide - Ed Support Level 1-Range 2
Core
Provide routine support for teachers and students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, including physical care, behavioral support, and communication assistance.
Role type
Education support class staff (Teacher Aide)
Builds
Safe, stimulating learning environment for students aged 5-18 with intellectual disabilities
Domain
Special education / Intellectual disability support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical care and wellbeing support, Behavioral management, Communication with students and parents, Team collaboration, Coordination of support tasks, Medical intervention support (with training)
Preferred skills
AUSLAN or braille communication support, Technical knowledge of basic principles
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting; Address immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting; Provide 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.