Teacher Aide

Why this role matters

The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.

About the role

The Salvation Army is seeking a suitably qualified teacher’s aide to work as part of a collaborative teaching team, which is committed to supporting students to achieve their personal best. The teacher’s aide will work closely and co-operatively with teaching staff, to provide support for student learning in; classroom, small group, and one-to-one settings, to enhance the learning outcomes of students.

You will have

• Provide learning support for students in classroom, small group, and one-to-one settings class, under the direction of the classroom teacher years 7-12* (*dependent on individual school needs).
• Foster a growth mindset within students.
• Monitors, models and encourages appropriate social and emotional learning, and develops positive behaviour plans.
• Maintains appropriate school records in line with TSA procedures and Government legislation.
• Contributes to and participates in appropriate training and professional development activities including regular supervision. 
• Additional duties as determined by the Manager of Student Learning/Principal.

You will successfully

• Teacher Aide Qualifications. E.g. Certificate III in Education Support or Certificate IV in Education Support or other relevant qualification.
• Experience supporting students who have been disengaged from mainstream school and the ability to re-engage and motivate students into educational/ training pathways.
• An understanding of the effects of trauma on young people.
• Experience in working with students in years 7-12* (*dependent on individual school needs).
• Experience working in collaborative teams.
• Experience in supporting and working with vulnerable families
• Salary is based on award rates and dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.  Days and hours will be dependent on school needs during term time only, with stand-down during term breaks. 
• Current WWCC Qld (blue Card) or the ability to obtain one.

This is a permanent, part-time (30hrs per week) position located in Lawnton, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Education Services General Level 3 (or higher) Award.

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution 

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration