Teacher Assistant - Learning Support

About the College

Coomera Anglican College is a leading Gold Coast school, developing young minds in a nurturing, supporting and future-focused learning environment, from Early Learning and Preparatory through to Year 12.  The College Purpose is to Inspire Excellence in Teaching, Learning, Service and Faith.  We focus on delivering a holistic approach to education by embedding well-being at the core of the curriculum.  We are future focused in ensuring that our students are ready for a future that we do not yet know, and that they are prepared to make a significant contribution to the global community.  The role that teacher assistants play in this is vital to their success.

The Role

The College is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced Teacher Assistant within our Continuous Learning (Learning Support) Faculty.  This position is full time, term time, working across Senior Secondary.  You will be predominantly based in the classroom, however there may will also be a requirement to support small groups or in one on one sessions as well.

All teaching staff at Coomera Anglican College are expected to take part in the whole life of the College, including participation and involvement in pastoral care, sport, cocurricular activities and special event days.  In addition, you must be committed to the Anglican ethos and support the values and culture of the College.

To be successful, you will:

• Demonstrate previous experience supporting students who have complex social, emotional, and learning needs, including a specific understanding of strategies required to support students diagnosed with SLD and dyslexia
• Experience in implementing specific skill-based intervention programmes
• Proven ability to work with year level teachers to support differentiation and adjustments including experience with reviewing IEPs and student adjustment plans 
• Ability to create and maintain documentation to support provision for NCCD
• Be willing to work as part of a small team 
• Have an ability to support Mathematics and Science subjects in the Senior Secondary campus (highly regarded)
• Possess good interpersonal skills and be self-motivated
• Be able to effectively communicate and build relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader College community
• Have a strong administrative background with excellent IT skills
• You must hold a minimum Certificate III in Education Support, current working with children check (Blue Card) and first aid qualifications. 

Key benefits of joining Coomera Anglican College include:

• Competitive remuneration
• Superannuation salary sacrifice incentives
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program available to all staff
• Stimulating work, contemporary facilities and learning environment
• Our Values Culture – iLR - imagine, Listen and Respect

Please visit our website www.cac.qld.edu.au to learn more about our College and to take a virtual tour.

Please submit your application including a cover letter, resume and response to the selection criteria no later than 11 October 2020 or contact Human Resources on 07 5585 9991 for further information.

Coomera Anglican College is committed to child protection, as such the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening in accordance with the law.  Applicants are expected to have read and indicate support and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Anglican Schools and Education & Care Centres.