Specialist Teachers’ Aide (Pre-K To Year 6)

– STEAM and Design & Technology

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Barker College is a non-selective comprehensive School that is committed to excellence and enrichment for all our students.

The School is an authorised International Baccalaureate Organisation school offering the PYP (Primary Years

Program) with a focus on Inquiry Learning from Pre-K to Year 6.

The primary role of the Specialist Teachers’ Aide (Pre-K To Year 6) – STEAM and Design & Technology is to support specialist teachers and students engaged in practical, inquiry-based learning across Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The role has a strong Design and Technology focus and supports learning experiences including robotics, coding, electronics, drones, sewing and textiles, woodwork,

construction, prototyping, model making and emerging technologies. The Teacher’s Aide also shares responsibility with Junior School staff for student wellbeing, the orderly operation of learning environments and playground supervision.

The successful applicant will be a positive and collaborative team member who is efficient, flexible and discreet,

demonstrates initiative and attention to detail, and enjoys helping children design, make, test and improve.

They will bring practical confidence, a robust commitment to safety and enthusiasm for learning new tools,

software and technologies in a varied and busy environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES

- Prepare, organise and set up daily activities.
- Assist teachers in the documentation and display of students’ work.
- Monitor, order and maintain materials used by the teachers and students.
- Attend staff in-services and professional learning activities where applicable.
- Maintain an environment that is clean, tidy, organised and positive.
- Work with individuals or groups of students under the direction of the teacher(s) across the specified

curriculum areas.
- Assist with the care and supervision of students in all activities.
- Accompany students on excursions and incursions as required.
- Assist with the transitioning of students between activities and classrooms.




- Undertake playground supervision
- Perform his/her duties in a manner consistent with the purposes of the school and in line with community

expectations.
- Remain current on school policies and procedures.
- Assist with after School co-curricular programs as needed.
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Junior School or his/her delegate

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Junior School

- Enthusiasm, energy, initiative, punctuality, reliability and flexibility
- Excellent communication skills
- Outstanding organisational ability
- Well-developed Information Technology skills
- An ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Competent ICT skills (particularly iPads) and knowledge of applications frequently used in an

educational setting.
- Commitment to the principles and practices of a learning organisation
- Strong collegiality and team-building skills
- Exceptional personal standards of honesty, integrity and professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS

- Certificate III in Children’s Services, F+TAF Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalents would be an

advantage.
- Training in First Aid will be essential (Barker College will provide access to this training as necessary).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

- Working Hours are expected to be 7:45am to 3:45pm
- This is a full-time, term-time only role.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY RELATIONSHIPS The Head of Junior School

Junior School Teacher Assistants are responsible to the Head of Junior School for the overall aspects of his/her work.

The Deputy Head of Junior School

Junior School Teacher Assistants take direction from the Deputy Head of Junior School on day to day matters as required to ensure the smooth operation of the Junior School The Director of Primary Curriculum (PYP Coordinator)





Junior School Teacher Assistants are supervised in their work on a day to day basis by the Director of

Primary curriculum The Director of Students (Pre-K to Year 6)

Junior School Teacher Assistants work collaboratively with the Director of Students to ensure the well-

being of all children in the Junior School

Staff Members

Junior School Teacher Assistants work collaboratively with classroom teachers to ensure the smooth operation of classes and the academic and well-being needs of all students are supported

Parents and the wider community

Junior School Teachers’ Aides represent the School, its policies and interests, in a positive and professional manner in accordance with the overall School Mission and Strategic Plan.

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Junior School

ACCOUNTABILITY

Child Safety

Barker College has an abiding commitment to the safety, protection and well-being of all children and young people in our care. All staff members will be held accountable for ensuring adherence to the policies of the

School, in particular those relating to the safeguarding of children.

General

Breaches to a staff member’s responsibilities and/or authority will be managed through the School’s

Disciplinary Management Procedures. This defined accountability is underpinned by the Barker College

Staff Code of Professional Practice, Complaints and Performance Management procedures.

Work Health and Safety

All staff members will be held accountable for their actions and omissions where it affects their own or another person’s workplace safety.

ORGANISATION CHART RELATIVE TO POSITION The Supervisor’s Supervisor: The Head of Barker College The Immediate Supervisor: The Head of Junior School

This position: Pre-K to Year 6 STEAM and Design Technology Teacher’s

Aide (Junior School)

APPROVAL

This position description accurately details the primary duties and responsibilities of the Pre-K to Year 6

STEAM and Design Technology Teacher’s Aide (Junior School).

Approved by Head of Junior School in August 2026.

📌 Junior School Specialist Teacher’s Aide (Hornsby)
🏢 Barker College
📍 Hornsby