Teacher Aide Work Matrix Table. 3.1 The parties have agreed on a Teacher Aide Work Matrix Table for employees who, however designated or described, routinely undertake the work described in that table. The Work Matrix Table sets out the most common skills, responsibilities and demands that apply to teacher aides working within Grade A, Grade B, Grade C or Grade D. The Work Matrix Table will apply from 12 February 2020.
Teacher Aide Work Matrix Table. 4C.3.1 The parties have agreed on a Teacher Aide Work Matrix Table for employees who, however designated or described, routinely undertake the work described in that table. The Work Matrix Table sets out the most common skills, responsibilities and demands that apply to teacher aides working within Grade A, Grade B, Grade C or Grade D.
4C.3.2 The employer will need to assess the regular and ongoing skills/demands/responsibilities of each teacher aide role so that the grade recognises the highest level skills/demands/responsibilities that are required for competent performance of the role. An employer will need to consider what makes up the majority of the role, and not things that are a one-off or isolated event. Teacher Aides do not have to do every activity in a grade in order to be placed in a particular grade. 4C.3.3 Teacher Aide Work Matrix Table General Support Additional Support Te Ao Māori Grade A Follows structured programmes, lesson plans and activities • Works with students under teacher supervision on a set variety of standardised and specified tasks, e.g. EarlyWords, SRA reading programme. • Assists students to stay on task. • Monitors and observes students and acts to build trusting relationships with students and colleagues. • Responsible for own work under regular supervision although may show others how to perform tasks as part of their orientation. • Collaborates with others in their team. • Prepares resources required by the class e.g. photocopying, laminating, paint preparation. • Respects and accommodates language, heritage and cultures in a multi-cultural environment. Supports learner’s well-being, health and safety • Primary responsibility of the role is the health and safety of a student/s and may perform simple tasks related to feeding, personal hygiene and/or monitoring and observing these students inside or outside the classroom. Developing • Requires some familiarity and ability to function on an informal basis in a Māori cultural context AND/OR • Respects, accommodates and has some basic knowledge of Māori language/pronunciation, culture, beliefs, values and heritage and an interest and commitment to further develop their reo. Grade A - Core skills will include; listening, patience, empathy, encouraging and resilience. General Support Additional Support Te Ao Māori Grade B Follows structured programmes but can make minor adaption and creates activities • Works with individual students and small groups delivering a range of subj...
