Verified Job
Teacher / Tutor
Casual | On Call | Teacher Aides
Teacher / Tutor
#751144
Remote / WFH
Papamoa College
Job Description
Full job description
The Teacher Aide will work in partnership with teachers and other professionals to promote the learning
and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students throughout the school.
Job Title: Teacher Aide
Responsible to: Principal, Deputy Principal and SENCO
Employed under: As per Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement
Functional Relationships: SENCO, all staff involved in various Learning Commons and other
professionals.
Overall Objective: To promote the inclusive ideals and vision of the school through working
collaboratively with teachers and other professionals. To support the
learning of those students that may require assistance with their learning,
behaviour or physical needs.
Key Areas Performance Indicators
Working with
Students
Work with small literacy, numeracy, language, social development and other
groups under the direction of the SENCO and/or a teacher.
Provide one to one support, or work with small groups, developing strategies in
partnership with the SENCO and/or class teacher to enable all pupils to access
learning opportunities and maximise student achievement.
Keep up to date with available specialised learning resources, ensuring they are
kept in good order.
In partnership with the SENCO and/or teacher, assist in the use of ICT and
learning resources in the classroom.
Attend to special needs student’s personal care as necessary.
Ensure the health and safety of the children and let the SENCO know if you have
any concerns about a student.
Develop an understanding of the welfare and social needs of the students with
Special Education Needs.
Skills & knowledge in working with ESOL students.
Any other duties requested by the SENCO.
Working with
SENCO, teachers
and other agencies
Under the direction of the SENCO, teachers and other professionals assist in the
planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupils learning, helping to record their
progress, as outlined in Individual Educational Plans.
Support new support staff through the school/departmental induction
programme.
Undertake relevant assessments of individual student progress.
Liaise with parents as directed by the SENCO and/or teachers to foster good links
between home and school and other agencies.
Assist teachers and classes on educational visits when relevant.
Contribute to student progress and record keeping systems in partnership with
the teacher.
Provide relevant support to the teacher to support student learning.
Attend and contribute to meetings such as IEPs or team meetings as required
within the normal working day.
Operate equipment including photocopiers, flip camera, DVDs etc. to assist
teachers if necessary.
Relationships and
Connections
Form, develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with students.
Form, develop and maintain professional, positive and productive relationships
with parents, staff, education professionals and community members.
Professional
Involvement
Model the ideals and behaviours that exemplify the vision and principles of the
school.
General High standard of written and oral communication skills.
Undertake professional development as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
The Teacher Aide will work in partnership with teachers and other professionals to promote the learning
and welfare of students by providing practical and learning support to students throughout the school.
Job Title: Teacher Aide
Responsible to: Principal, Deputy Principal and SENCO
Employed under: As per Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement
Functional Relationships: SENCO, all staff involved in various Learning Commons and other
professionals.
Overall Objective: To promote the inclusive ideals and vision of the school through working
collaboratively with teachers and other professionals. To support the
learning of those students that may require assistance with their learning,
behaviour or physical needs.
Key Areas Performance Indicators
Working with
Students
Work with small literacy, numeracy, language, social development and other
groups under the direction of the SENCO and/or a teacher.
Provide one to one support, or work with small groups, developing strategies in
partnership with the SENCO and/or class teacher to enable all pupils to access
learning opportunities and maximise student achievement.
Keep up to date with available specialised learning resources, ensuring they are
kept in good order.
In partnership with the SENCO and/or teacher, assist in the use of ICT and
learning resources in the classroom.
Attend to special needs student’s personal care as necessary.
Ensure the health and safety of the children and let the SENCO know if you have
any concerns about a student.
Develop an understanding of the welfare and social needs of the students with
Special Education Needs.
Skills & knowledge in working with ESOL students.
Any other duties requested by the SENCO.
Working with
SENCO, teachers
and other agencies
Under the direction of the SENCO, teachers and other professionals assist in the
planning, monitoring and evaluation of pupils learning, helping to record their
progress, as outlined in Individual Educational Plans.
Support new support staff through the school/departmental induction
programme.
Undertake relevant assessments of individual student progress.
Liaise with parents as directed by the SENCO and/or teachers to foster good links
between home and school and other agencies.
Assist teachers and classes on educational visits when relevant.
Contribute to student progress and record keeping systems in partnership with
the teacher.
Provide relevant support to the teacher to support student learning.
Attend and contribute to meetings such as IEPs or team meetings as required
within the normal working day.
Operate equipment including photocopiers, flip camera, DVDs etc. to assist
teachers if necessary.
Relationships and
Connections
Form, develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with students.
Form, develop and maintain professional, positive and productive relationships
with parents, staff, education professionals and community members.
Professional
Involvement
Model the ideals and behaviours that exemplify the vision and principles of the
school.
General High standard of written and oral communication skills.
Undertake professional development as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
