Teaching Aides & Special Needs (Education & Training)Contract/TempPosition: General Class Assistant - Upper PrimaryContract: Fixed-term part-time term-time contract for 2025Hours: 4 days per week, 25 hours per week, Monday to ThursdayStarting: Tuesday, 28 January 2025 (Plus two pupil-free days: Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 January)Ceasing: Thursday, 11 December 2025, with the possibility of an extension.Applications close: Sunday, 5 January 2025. Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received and an appointment made prior to the advertising close date.About the RoleWe seek an enthusiastic, committed and suitably qualified teacher's assistant for a primary composite class. This position's start date is Term 1 2025, and the hours are 25 hours per week during term time (40.4 weeks per year inclusive of two pupil-free days outside term time). Working hours are 8:15am-3pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and 8am-2:45pm on Tuesdays.To be successful, you will:Have experience implementing specific skill-based intervention programs (literacy and numeracy).Possess good interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.Be able to communicate effectively and build relationships with students, colleagues, and the broader school community.Be willing to work as part of a small team and under the supervision of the Head of Primary.Demonstrate a proven ability to work with Class Directors to support differentiation and adjustments.Possess an ability to listen to, relate to and understand children and respond appropriately.Display flexibility in adapting to changing routines and teaching/learning situations.Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality appropriately.Have a commitment to working within the Montessori philosophy and practice (Current Montessori qualifications are preferred, not vital. However, you must be willing to complete the appropriate Montessori Assistant's course within the first three months of engagement).You must hold a minimum of:Certificate III in Education Support or Teacher's Assistant/Aide training or equivalent.Positive Notice Blue card (working with children check).Experience and/or working with children.Current First Aid and CPR Qualifications (HLTAID012 & HLTAID009).Applications are to be made to the attention of Head of Primary Naomi Whitehead and should include:Up-to-date resumeA written response (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities of the roleAt least two confidential referee direct line managers' contact details. One MUST be a current direct line manager.What you can look forward to:Brisbane Montessori School (BMS) is a humble 7-hectare school facilitating students aged from birth to 16 years and is set to grow. We are nestled in a picturesque, private corner on the banks of the Brisbane River beside Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket. Just 14km from Brisbane's Central Business District, BMS provides an unhindered and abundant learning space. Our purpose-built and organically inspired learning environments are designed to spark student interest, develop critical thinking skills, and foster a sense of achievement and self-worth, within a non-competitive setting. Accompanying BMS' beautiful environment, you'll be part of a vibrant and motivating Montessori team. You can look forward to a fulfilling culture that encourages wellbeing and professional development through a variety of unique staff programs.Why Brisbane Montessori School:Learn more by watching our Montessori Explained Videos: https://www.bms.qld.edu.au/enrolments/why-brisbane-montessori-schoolWhat Can We Offer Our Employees?• Working Conditions within an Enterprise Agreement• Opportunity to work within a beautiful, highly regarded Montessori setting• Ongoing Professional Development opportunitiesFurther information about Brisbane Montessori School can be found at www.bms.qld.edu.au.Join an authentic Montessori community today!
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