Teacher's aide
Nichols Point Primary School

Teacher Aide (Assistant), Grades 3 - 4. Aspire to work in the education sector as a Physical Education Teacher Aide (Assistant) at Grades 3-4 level? This opportunity is at Nichols Point Primary School, a Prep to Grade 6 school may be the right opportunity for you.

This is a work experience opportunity (WE Opportunity) as a Physical Education Teacher Aide (Assistant) to the Physical Education Teacher as well as having interaction with a supportive team of teachers. The WE Opportunity is ideally suited to a Year 10 student or a VCE student to gain skills at a leading Primary School in the Nichols Point area.

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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 employability skills such as:
• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Punctuality.
• Presentation.
• Problem solving.
• Planning and Organising
• Initiative and Enterprise
• Hygiene.
• Learning.
• Technology.
• Follow Instructions.
• Self Management.
• Work under supervision.
• Industry specific OH&S.

The student may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their secondary school studies they include:
• Hands-on practical experience.
• Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
• Working in real-life scenarios in a primary school setting
• Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation.
• Liaising and working with supervisors, colleagues, industry personnel, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

As a Teaching Aide (Assistant) you would directly assist the Physical Education Teacher. The student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified Physical Education Teacher assisting with general tasks and duties in the day to day work activities. This may include assisting with the conduct of recreation events or activities at Primary School Grades 3-4 level and undertake administration work related to the work environment at the institution. Each day would commence with students in a classroom environment (first two periods) then for the reminder of the day delivering Sport, Fitness and Recreation activities. The student will over the course of the day may assist teaching staff by preparing classroom activities, setting up and packing up of games, conducting student warmups before activities and supervising students 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.
• Provide quality service.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Work effectively in sport, fitness and recreation environments.
• Maintain sport, fitness and recreation industry knowledge.
• Provide equipment for activities.
• Maintain equipment for activities.
• Maintain sport, fitness and recreation facilities.
• Provide first point of contact.
• Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Sport, Fitness and Recreation and in particular as an Physical Education Aide (Assistant) with a keen eye for detail and are self-motivated, willing to listen and follow instruction are encouraged to consider a future WE Opportunity to develop skills learned from their study program.

Whilst the students is attending the work placement they are expected to:
• Dress appropriately.
• Maintain interest and participate in tasks and work duties.
• Be well mannered and behave in a respectful and responsible manner.
• Be punctual.
• Follow management instructions.
• Act in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
• Work within the team.
• Listen and take advice from fellow workers.
• Respect other people’s belongings.
• Keep a note pad and pen handy to take notes for their own reference.
• Demonstrate the skills they have developed through their course.
• Take their Log Book to the work placement every day.

Important Note: the student must adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and be respectful at all times.

Dress Requirements

The student must be well presented and is required to wear sport clothing as follows;
• Flat, non-slip, enclosed sport shoes as work shoes.
• Casual neat sport attire.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the tasks and duties carried out by the student, will be supplied by the Host Employer.

Special Transport Requirements

Public Transport is limited, students to check bus transport availability and or speak to parents/carer to organise transport prior to contacting employer.

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