Teacher Aide • 0 of 15 filled

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (North New South Wales) is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and passionate Teacher Aide to join our Team at the Heights Learning Community. This is a part-time position term time only, Commencing Term 1, 2027

The Heights Learning Community is a growing independent Adventist school located in Gillieston Heights in the Lower Hunter region of NSW. As a young and rapidly expanding learning community, we are building a team of passionate educators who will help shape a culture of inspiration, inquiry, innovation, and impact, grounded in a strong Adventist Christian identity and mission.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a school in its formative years, contributing to the establishment of a thriving learning environment that serves its learners, families, and the wider Maitland community. We invite educators who are excited by the prospect of building something meaningful, embracing innovation, and making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

If you are a teacher  aide with a heart for service, a passion for Adventist education, and a creative mindset that embraces inquiry, programming, innovation, and future-focused learning, we encourage you to apply and become part of The Heights story.  

  The successful applicant will:

• Model and nurture an active relationship with Jesus and demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at The Heights Learning Community.
• An understanding and commitment to the purpose and ethos of Adventist Education and the Church as described by Adventist Schools Australia and our statements of belief Statements of Belief
• Assist students with school routines and classroom activities under the supervision of a teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in the teaching and learning environment, including implementation of individual educational programs and transition programs.
• Implement the Individual Learning Plans, health care plans or behaviour plans of students with disability or behaviour disorders to support their engagement in learning activities under the supervision of a teacher.
• Ensure a safe environment when working with students.
• Have experience in caring for students with special needs and behavioural challenges
• Assist student learning, where some discretion and judgment is involved, including evaluation and assessment, under the supervision of a teacher
• Assist teacher in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programs for individual students or groups of students
• Observe and record individual student performance.
• Arrange classroom furniture/equipment where required
• Assemble and distribute learning materials and resources
• Ensure confidentiality of all student information.
• We are a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children's rights to safety, respect, inclusion, and empowerment. All applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and be willing to complete mandatory safeguarding training before working with children.
• Legally able to work in Australia. This position is not linked to a sponsorship visa.

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The Heights Learning Community has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy. The Heights Policies Guidelines 

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early. 

Expressions of interest  (50 words)

Expressions of interest can be sent to the HR Manager, Mr Jamie Roan at [email protected]  Please provide a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as detailed in the position description, a CV listing qualifications and experience, and the contact details of three referees.