Teacher's aide
Nichols Point Primary School

Teacher Aide (Assistant), Grades 3 - 4. Aspire to work in the education sector as a Primary School 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 Primary School Teacher Aide (Assistant) to Primary School Teachers. The student will gain experience and skill working 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.

Sounds like a pretty good employer to have on your resume doesn't it? Make Nichols Point Primary School your next phone call to find out more. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please share this opportunity with your Careers Transition Pathway Officer or Careers Coordinator.

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 Primary School Teaching Aide (Assistant) you would directly assist the Primary School Teacher. The student will observe and spend time under the direct supervision of experienced and qualified Primary School Teachers assisting with general tasks and duties in the day to day work activities. This may include assisting with the conduct of educational activities at Primary School Grades and undertake administration work related to the work environment at the institution. Each day would be with students in a classroom environment assisting with educational activities providing support to students under teacher supervision while practicing and embracing the school's values.

The student may observe and assist with the following tasks and duties;
• Create, set-up, run and pack-up classroom educational activities.
• To assist in the supervision of students outside of the classroom on the playground, during bathroom breaks, at lunch time and on field trips.
• General administration duties.
• Organise and complete daily work activities.
• Participate in workplace health and safety.
• Assist with activity sessions.
• Provide quality service.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide first point of contact.
• Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks.

Student Requirements

Students with a positive attitude towards Primary School Teaching and in particular as an Primary School Teacher 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 as follows;
• Flat, non-slip, enclosed shoes as work shoes.
• Casual neat professional 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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