Teacher's aide
Roxburgh Rise Primary School

Roxburgh Rise Primary School opened in January 2005 and is situated in Roxburgh Park, a residential suburb in the City of Hume, approximately 20km north of Melbourne CBD. The school is in the North Western Victoria Region and is a member of the Hume/Moreland Schools Network. The school has grown to an enrolment of approx 800 students, the majority from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school currently employs over 80 staff.

Roxburgh Rise Primary is a modern well equipped school with sixteen permanent multi-purpose teaching and learning areas, as well as twenty portable classrooms, eight of which are enclosed within a newly constructed Learning Gallery. Other impressive facilities include a music room, library, art and craft room, canteen, full sized gymnasium, community learning centre and comprehensive administration area. The school has been constructed with attractive, landscaped passive and playing areas, as well as modern sporting facilities.

Skills You Might Learn

It will give you the skills and knowledge required to become a support worker in various educational settings. You will learn how to support students with literacy and numeracy skills and cater for the different learning styles. Learn to work within a small team and follow safe work practices.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Possible student tasks and duties may include: -classroom observation -working with small groups of students with a focus on a particular topic -supporting children with a range of needs in the classroom -mentoring students -preparing activities - participating in yard duty -assisting with various admin tasks -connecting with and developing meaningful relationships with students, families and staff -opportunities to engage with students with additional needs.

Student Requirements

This placement best suits students interested in working in a Primary School setting. A warm, friendly, motivated personality and a strong desire to engage with children and actively work in the education industry are preferred. Students must be timely, understand that mobile phones cannot be used at any stage whilst working and must adhere to all employer expectations outlined during the interview

Dress Requirements

Neat dress, please discuss with employer.

Special Transport Requirements

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