Teacher Aide - Davis Creek Primary School

Davis Creek Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and energetic Teacher Aide to work as part of the school team and school community to build our learning culture at our wonderful school in Tarneit.

Davis Creek Primary School opened in 2020 and caters for Prep to Year 6 children. In 2021 our kindergarten opened on site.

The school is situated at 65 Wootten Road, Tarneit. We have an administration building including library, two learning community buildings and a Performing Arts and Physical Education (PAPE) building.

These includes flexible collaborative learning spaces, explicit instruction glassed rooms, presentation spaces, quiet reading areas or small group nooks, specialist labs, games and construction settings and staff work spaces.

Our school is developing a rich curriculum using an international curriculum framework of the Primary Years Program with also a rigorous focus on teaching literacy and numeracy. We also implement the Berry Street Education Model as our structure to student wellbeing.

Our Motto:

• Balit Djerring-Stronger Together

Vision

• Davis Creek Primary School’s vision is to nurture a creative and collaborative learning environment where teachers and students can;
• achieve beyond their goals and provide excellence in teaching and learning in a safe and supportive education environment
• flourish as caring individuals who display compassion and build positive relationships
• embrace challenges and take principled action, both locally and globally developing international mindedness
• be engaged, empowered and energised learners who demonstrate a high level of agency
• develop positive and genuine partnerships with the community.

Mission

Davis Creek Primary School’s mission is to develop and support a successful and inclusive environment where all students actively participate in and assume ownership of their learning. Together we create a rigorous instructional program, which promotes globally minded, creative, curious, confident, and reflective lifelong learners.

Values

Davis Creek Primary School’s values are based on the acronym of C.A.R.E.

Curious, Agency, Respect and Excellence

Please visit our website to learn more about our school to ensure it is a great match for you. A school tour for interested applicants will take place on Tuesday 17th May 2022 at 4.00pm. Please present to Reception.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.

SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.

SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.

SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.

Role

Undertakes routine tasks that are usually carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established and direction is readily available.

Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction.

Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed.

Does not carry responsibility for the work of others. More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.

Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1. Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
• Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
• Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
• Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
• Prepare basic curriculum support resources.
• Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
• Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
• Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.
• Assist in the translation of documents.
• Assist students with the preparation and service of meals.
• Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
• Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing of materials and supplies as required.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.