Special Needs Teacher's Aide (Primary)

KTC is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Teacher Aide with a passion for working with students with additional learning needs. The ideal candidate will have an understanding, and passion for supporting children with additional needs. While experience working with children with additional needs is desirable, ongoing training and professional development will be provided.

Specific requirements:

• As a Special Needs Teacher Aide, you’ll need provide individualised support catering to the intellectual, physical and behavioural needs of children with additional needs.

• Experience with neurodivergent children would be preferable

• Day-to-day tasks include room and activity setup.

• Guiding students to follow the teacher’s instructions.

• Provide targeted intervention for the needs of the individual student you support. 

• Support the socio-emotional needs and learning goals of the students.

• Collaborate with the teachers, Deputy Head of Primary, Head of Learning Support and external therapists to create and implement the students’ individual plan.

• Work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.

• Demonstrate an ability to write proficiently (documentation and reports) in order to document lessons and/or incidents.

• Motivate students to achieve and to develop a life-long love of learning

• Willingness to work in line with the college ethos

Desirable skills:

• Ability to follow direction and prioritise

• Interpersonal and communication skills in working with a diverse range of staff

• Ability to maintain the quality of assigned work

• Experience working in a teaching/learning environment

• Proficient IT skills

In order to be considered, applications must submit:

• A covering letter

• Current Resume (CV)

• Evidence of NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC, employee)

• Copies/scans of identification showing date of birth

• Contact details for at least two professional referees.

If you are passionate about supporting young children, we invite you to be part of our team at KTC.

Benefits include: a beautiful location, parking, Term time role with additional leave (non-teaching days) due to College activities.