Glenella State School is seeking applications for a Teacher Aide to join the team. In this role, you will be driven to build a positive, welcoming, and supportive school culture. As a key member of the school support staff, you will work collaboratively within a team to ensure high-quality educational outcomes are achieved for students. Apply now to contribute to the success of Glenella State School and make a difference in the lives of students.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.66FTE), 50 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About the School 

Glenella State School, established on 7 May 1879 and renamed in 1912, has a long and proud history. Located just 7km from Mackay's city heart, the school serves a growing inner suburb and offers a range of nearby facilities. Catering to students from Prep to Year 6, Glenella State School provides both multi-age and straight-year classrooms. While maintaining the qualities of a small school, we offer the programs and facilities found in larger schools. We value positive partnerships with our community and pride ourselves on our focus on environmental education. Our well-rounded approach ensures students thrive academically, culturally, and socially.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Teacher Aide, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Ability to work independently, design and conduct engaging playgroup activities and programs, consistently achieving positive outcome
• Foster a supportive and interactive environment, while actively contributing to the community and building strong relationships.
• Ensure that all necessary materials for activities are gathered, set up workspaces and coordinate activities
• Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher
• Working with small groups as well as individual students, conducting and recording intervention programs
• Communicating effectively and displaying high levels of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member
• Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs
• Clerical assistance and resourcing duties including but not limited to: duplicating/ photocopying teaching materials, laminating
• Experience with producing a range of documents using Word, Canva
• Provide first aid and support for medical needs as required, following school protocols.
• Display confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families
• Assisting with playground duties

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR661739_25T - Role Description (PDF, 202KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants