Teacher's aide
Laurimar Primary School

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic students interested in joining Laurimar Primary School to assist as a Physical Education Teacher Aide. This opportunity is for a student to gain structured workplace learning as a Physical Education Teacher Aide (Assistant) to the Physical Edication Teacher, as well as having interaction with a supportive team of teachers. This is an ideal placement for a student currently studying a VETDSS subject to gain skills at a leading Primary School. Laurimer PS can also offer positions in other areas of the school as a teachers aide.

Laurimar Primary School is committed to providing students with the best possible educational opportunities and learning outcomes through its expansive physical resources, state of the art facilities, such as a fully equipped STEM Centre, two learning centres and other facilities, all designed to engage students and help them develop a deep sense of curiosity, life skills, academic, social and emotional learning, as well as personal growth. Students will be able to gain valuable knowledge and insight into day-to-day lessons at primary school level, as well as experience in a range of classes and age groups.

Skills You Might Learn

The student may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable employment skills such as:
- Communication
- Team work
- Punctuality
- Presentation
- Planning and organising
- Initiative and enterprise
- Hygiene
- Learning
- Technology
- Follow instructions
- Self Management
- Work under supervision
- Industry specific OH&S

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Teaching Aide (Assistant) you would directly assist the Physical Education Teacher. This would include assisting with the conduct of recreation events or activities and undertake administration work related to the work environment at the School. Each day would commence with students in a classroom environment (first two periods) then for the remainder of the day delivering Sport, Fitness and Recreation activities. The student will over the course of the day assist teaching staff by preparing classroom activities, setting up and packing up of games, conducting student warm ups before activities and supervising during games all under the guidance of the Physical Education Teacher in charge.

The student may undertake the following tasks:

- Organise and complete daily work activities
- Provide first aid
- Participate in workplace health and safety
- Assist with activity sessions
- Respond to emergency situations
- Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments
- Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge
- Provide equipment for activities
- Maintain, sport, fitness and recreation facilities
- Provide first point of contact
- Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks.

Student Requirements

A positive attitude towards sport, fitness and recreation and in particular as a Physical Education Aide (Assistant) with a keen eye for detail. Students must be self motivated, willing to listen and follow instructions. Students must be well mannered and behave in a respectful, responsible manner and are punctual. They are also expected to follow management instructions; act in accordance to Occupational Health and Safety requirements; work as a team member; listen and take advice from fellow workers; respect other people's belongings. Finally, they need to keep a note pad and pen to take notes for their own reference; demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course; and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented and required to wear sport clothing as follows:
-Flat, non-slip, enclosed shoes
- Casual neat sport dress.

Special Transport Requirements

Students must make their own way to the school. Please refer to https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• SIS20115 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• SIS30115 - Certificate III in Sport and Recreation