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Position Description
– STEAM and Design & Technology
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONBarker 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 effective, flexible and discreet, demonstrates initiative and attention to detail, and enjoys helping children design, make, test and improve.They will bring practical confidence, a strong 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




• 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
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• 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 AUTHORITYRELATIONSHIPSThe 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 SchoolJunior 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 wellbeing of all children in the Junior School




Staff MembersJunior 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 communityJunior 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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ACCOUNTABILITYChild SafetyBarker 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.GeneralBreaches 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 SafetyAll 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 POSITIONThe Supervisor's Supervisor: The Head of Barker CollegeThe Immediate Supervisor: The Head of Junior SchoolThis position: Pre-K to Year 6 STEAM and Design Technology Teacher'sAide (Junior School)
APPROVALThis 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 ****.
ACCEPTANCE OF POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition description accepted by:Name of Staff Member: [candidate_name]
Signature of Staff Member: [acceptance_status]
Date: [acceptance_date]
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
PRIMARY DUTIES
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
RELATIONSHIPS
The Head of Junior School
The Deputy Head of Junior School
The Director of Primary Curriculum (PYP Coordinator)
The Director of Students (Pre-K to Year 6)
Staff Members
Parents and the wider community
ACCOUNTABILITY
Child Safety
General
Work Health and Safety
ORGANISATION CHART RELATIVE TO POSITION
APPROVAL
ACCEPTANCE OF POSITION DESCRIPTION
Name of Staff Member: [candidate_name]
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📌 Junior School Steam & Design Tech Aide (New South Wales)
🏢 Barker College
📍 New South Wales