Job Description
Introduction:
n At Lycée Condorcet Sydney, our school combines French traditions with Australian energy to create a unique educational experience. Our mission is to give students a world-class education in an international environment that allows them to graduate as French-English bilingual citizens of the world.
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This is an prospect to join a collaborative and caring school community where service, integrity, kindness and humour are highly valued.
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Description:
n This is an Maximum Term contract, part time (15hours weekly), contract starting ASAP - ending 30/06/2027 - Annual salary $75,146 pro rata
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The Teacher Aide's main responsibility is to provide support, socialisation, security and assistance for the schooling of children with learning disabilities or with disabling health problems, in class.
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In class support:
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Supports the Class Teacher in the classroom, assisting with classroom lessons and
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activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices
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Provides learning support and assistance to individual students or small groups of
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students as directed by the Class Teacher or the Student Wellbeing team.
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Provides feedback to the Class Teacher and/or the Student Wellbeing team in relation
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to individual student learning progress or /and challenges.
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Carries out movement exercises with the children to help support them in their
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learning.
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Supports teachers in implementing Behaviour Management and Individual Education
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Programme (IEP) as appropriate.
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Programmes and assessments:
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Carries out literacy and numeracy assessments under the supervision and guidance
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of teaching staff.
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Works with individual students on their IEP programmes.
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Administrative and professional development:
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Attends staff meetings as necessary which may include IEP meetings and in services.
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Works effectively with the "réseau d'aide" on regular basis when necessary.
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Provides a yearly report.
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Undergoes professional development and training as necessary.
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Undergoes training in multisensory approach and assistive technology to assist
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students with assistive technology when developmentally appropriate.
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Resourcing:
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Makes resources available to help students academically, socially and emotionally.
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Carries out administrative, craft, classroom housekeeping routines (preparing paints,
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cutting materials, etc) to support the Class Teacher in maintaining an organised
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Provides regular feedback and acts as an advisor to the Head of Primary.
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Works in close collaboration with the parents, provides them support and regular
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advice and makes sure ongoing communication is maintained with them.
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May be required to assist Vie Scolaire towards other students identified as special
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needs students.
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Undergoes playground and any duties as directed.
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Special needs:




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Assists students with special needs in classroom and playground setting.
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Performs hygiene and cleaning duties as directed.
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Administers first aid to children.
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Carries out other Learning Support Activities commensurate with the position as
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directed by the Class Teacher and/or Student Wellbeing team.
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Skills and Experiences:
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Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience in a similar role and working with
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children with a range of learning needs.
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Hold entry-level qualification – a Certificate III in Education Support.
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Be fluent in French and English, and when communicating verbally and in writing,
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demonstrate an ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when relaying concepts and
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Have knowledge of the French educational system.
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Be well organised, with an ability to manage time and do many things at once within a set
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timeframe, and can change plans often and easily, to achieve results whilst maintaining a
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Be able to work with minimal supervision.
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Be able to develop and maintain a good relationship with students, teachers and
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parents.
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Have excellent communication skills, and display respect and empathy for students
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with additional needs.
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Display confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families.
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Have proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment with a "can do and
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we, not me" attitude.

📌 Teacher Aid (New South Wales)
🏢 Lycée Condorcet Sydney - The International French School
📍 New South Wales