High School Teachers Aide (Waverley Council)

We’re seeking experienced and passionate Teacher’s Aides to join our High School Education Support team from June 2026 until the end of the academic year. These roles are term-time only, with potential to be extended for 2027. Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with children from 12 – 18 years of age who present with a range of educational needs and diagnosed or imputed disabilities.
- Proactively support specific students or small groups of students to facilitate and promote participation in learning and contribution to class activities.
- Be involved in the life of the school and develop positive relationships with staff, students, and families to assist with the building of a ‘community’ that recognises and celebrates diversity.
- Assist students with high support needs in their learning program and life skills throughout the school day.
- Assist students in their transition around the school and in the classroom.
- Support student learning and encourage social integration both in and out of the classroom.
- Help deliver and support the learning adjustments made for individual students.
- Meet the physical demand of the position which may include kneeling, stooping, lifting, feeding, assistance with personal hygiene/grooming, toileting.
- Display discretion, confidentiality, honesty, and integrity in relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community. Experience and Qualifications Required
- Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support or equivalent experience desirable.
- Experience working in a school environment.
- Experience in a related field working with individuals with educational needs and diagnosed or imputed disabilities advantageous.
- Have the proven ability to support a diversity of learners under the supervision and direction of teachers.
- Experience in an education setting.
- Experience with behaviour management.
- Have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
- Be a service orientated individual who shows initiative.
- Show demonstrated computer skills, including basic word processing.
- Have excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.
- Valid working with Children Check. Why choose Moriah College?
- Salary above the Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement level.
- Excellent qualified growth and development opportunities.
- Paid day off for Jewish High Holy Days in term time.
- Staff wellbeing program including EAP support, annual flu shots, salary sacrificing opportunities.
- Discounted school fees (where applicable).
- Convenient location, a short walk from Bondi Junction bus and train terminal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rfhwe